Katherine H Hankins Middle School vs Saint Elmo Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 8.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Katherine H Hankins Middle School
Theodore · Public middle · Grades 6–8
771 students
Saint Elmo Elementary School
Irvington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
451 students
| Measure | Katherine H Hankins Middle School Theodore, Alabama | Saint Elmo Elementary School Irvington, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #203 of 263 | #492 of 699 |
| National rank | #12894 of 15,369 | #36072 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 771 | 451 |
| Enrollment | 771 | 451 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.1% | 71% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 42% |
| city | Theodore | Irvington |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Saint Elmo Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.8 vs 24.8).
- •Saint Elmo Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 30%).
- •Saint Elmo Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 35%).
- •Saint Elmo Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71% vs 76.1%).
- •Saint Elmo Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.8 vs 19.3).
- •Katherine H Hankins Middle School is the larger school with 771 students compared with 451.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Katherine H Hankins Middle School better than Saint Elmo Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Saint Elmo Elementary School ranks higher (33.8 vs 24.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Katherine H Hankins Middle School and Saint Elmo Elementary School?
About 8.0 km in a straight line, between Theodore and Irvington in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Katherine H Hankins Middle School: 771. Saint Elmo Elementary School: 451. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Katherine H Hankins Middle School and Saint Elmo Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Katherine H Hankins Middle School is 203rd of 263 and Saint Elmo Elementary School is 492nd of 699 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).