Capay Joint Union Elementary vs Hamilton Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 8.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Capay Joint Union Elementary
Orland · Public elementary · Grades K–8
211 students
Hamilton Elementary
Hamilton City · Public elementary · Grades K–8
393 students
| Measure | Capay Joint Union Elementary Orland, California | Hamilton Elementary Hamilton City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1907 of 5,693 | #4740 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #25219 of 50,301 | #46652 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 211 | 393 |
| Enrollment | 211 | 393 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.2% | 91.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 15% |
| city | Orland | Hamilton City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Capay Joint Union Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.9 vs 16.9).
- •Capay Joint Union Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 15%).
- •Capay Joint Union Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Capay Joint Union Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.2% vs 91.3%).
- •Hamilton Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 21.1).
- •Hamilton Elementary is the larger school with 393 students compared with 211.
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 Capay Joint Union Elementary better than Hamilton Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Capay Joint Union Elementary ranks higher (49.9 vs 16.9 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 Capay Joint Union Elementary and Hamilton Elementary?
About 8.7 km in a straight line, between Orland and Hamilton City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Capay Joint Union Elementary: 211. Hamilton Elementary: 393. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Capay Joint Union Elementary and Hamilton Elementary rank in California?
Capay Joint Union Elementary is 1907th of 5,693 and Hamilton Elementary is 4740th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).