Hamilton Elementary vs Learning Works
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hamilton Elementary
Pasadena · Public elementary · Grades K–5
510 students
Learning Works
Pasadena · Charter high · Grades 7–12
212 students
| Measure | Hamilton Elementary Pasadena, California | Learning Works Pasadena, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1331 of 5,693 | #1324 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #17795 of 50,301 | #16623 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 510 | 212 |
| Enrollment | 510 | 212 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.2% | 75.5% |
| Students per teacher | 25.5 | 26.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 5% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 5% |
| city | Pasadena | Pasadena |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hamilton Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.6 vs 9.8).
- •Hamilton Elementary does better on math proficiency (58% vs 5%).
- •Hamilton Elementary does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 5%).
- •Hamilton Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.2% vs 75.5%).
- •Hamilton Elementary does better on students per teacher (25.5 vs 26.5).
- •Hamilton Elementary is the larger school with 510 students compared with 212.
- •Hamilton Elementary is a public school while Learning Works is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Learning Works?
On the Success Index (US), Hamilton Elementary ranks higher (60.6 vs 9.8 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 Hamilton Elementary and Learning Works?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Pasadena and Pasadena in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hamilton Elementary: 510. Learning Works: 212. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hamilton Elementary and Learning Works rank in California?
Hamilton Elementary is 1331st of 5,693 and Learning Works is 1324th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).