Hamilton Elementary vs Kit Carson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hamilton Elementary
Hanford · Public elementary · Grades K–6
418 students
Kit Carson Elementary
Hanford · Public elementary · Grades K–8
345 students
| Measure | Hamilton Elementary Hanford, California | Kit Carson Elementary Hanford, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3983 of 5,693 | #3718 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #42751 of 50,301 | #41214 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 418 | 345 |
| Enrollment | 418 | 345 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.8% | 67.8% |
| Students per teacher | 23.2 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 21% |
| city | Hanford | Hanford |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kit Carson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.8 vs 23.3).
- •Hamilton Elementary does better on math proficiency (31% vs 21%).
- •Hamilton Elementary does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 36%).
- •Kit Carson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.8% vs 86.8%).
- •Kit Carson Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 23.2).
- •Hamilton Elementary is the larger school with 418 students compared with 345.
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 Hamilton Elementary better than Kit Carson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Kit Carson Elementary ranks higher (25.8 vs 23.3 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 Hamilton Elementary and Kit Carson Elementary?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Hanford and Hanford in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hamilton Elementary: 418. Kit Carson Elementary: 345. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hamilton Elementary and Kit Carson Elementary rank in California?
Hamilton Elementary is 3983rd of 5,693 and Kit Carson Elementary is 3718th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).