Castle Rock Elementary vs Hamilton Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 49 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castle Rock Elementary
Woodlake · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
418 students
Hamilton Elementary
Hanford · Public elementary · Grades K–6
418 students
| Measure | Castle Rock Elementary Woodlake, California | Hamilton Elementary Hanford, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4976 of 5,693 | #3983 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #47678 of 50,301 | #42751 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 418 | 418 |
| Enrollment | 418 | 418 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.6% | 86.8% |
| Students per teacher | 24.6 | 23.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 31% |
| city | Woodlake | Hanford |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hamilton Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.3 vs 14.9).
- •Hamilton Elementary does better on math proficiency (31% vs 27%).
- •Hamilton Elementary does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 30%).
- •Hamilton Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.8% vs 91.6%).
- •Hamilton Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.2 vs 24.6).
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 Castle Rock Elementary better than Hamilton Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hamilton Elementary ranks higher (23.3 vs 14.9 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 Castle Rock Elementary and Hamilton Elementary?
About 49 km in a straight line, between Woodlake and Hanford in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Castle Rock Elementary: 418. Hamilton Elementary: 418. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Castle Rock Elementary and Hamilton Elementary rank in California?
Castle Rock Elementary is 4976th of 5,693 and Hamilton Elementary is 3983rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).