Bess Maxwell Elementary vs Joe Hamilton Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bess Maxwell Elementary
Crescent City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
217 students
Joe Hamilton Elementary
Crescent City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
298 students
| Measure | Bess Maxwell Elementary Crescent City, California | Joe Hamilton Elementary Crescent City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4314 of 5,693 | #4804 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #44509 of 50,301 | #46919 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 217 | 298 |
| Enrollment | 217 | 298 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.2% | 81.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.7 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 17% |
| city | Crescent City | Crescent City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bess Maxwell Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.5 vs 16.4).
- •Bess Maxwell Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 17%).
- •Joe Hamilton Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.5% vs 86.2%).
- •Bess Maxwell Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.7 vs 21.3).
- •Joe Hamilton Elementary is the larger school with 298 students compared with 217.
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 Bess Maxwell Elementary better than Joe Hamilton Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bess Maxwell Elementary ranks higher (20.5 vs 16.4 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 Bess Maxwell Elementary and Joe Hamilton Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Crescent City and Crescent City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bess Maxwell Elementary: 217. Joe Hamilton Elementary: 298. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bess Maxwell Elementary and Joe Hamilton Elementary rank in California?
Bess Maxwell Elementary is 4314th of 5,693 and Joe Hamilton Elementary is 4804th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).