Hamilton TK-8 vs Loma Verde Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hamilton TK-8
Novato · Public elementary · Grades K–8
544 students
Loma Verde Elementary
Novato · Public elementary · Grades K–5
426 students
| Measure | Hamilton TK-8 Novato, California | Loma Verde Elementary Novato, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3659 of 5,693 | #2418 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #40909 of 50,301 | #30886 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 544 | 426 |
| Enrollment | 544 | 426 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82% | 53.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 22.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 47% |
| city | Novato | Novato |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Loma Verde Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.6 vs 26.2).
- •Loma Verde Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 34%).
- •Loma Verde Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 40%).
- •Loma Verde Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.1% vs 82%).
- •Hamilton TK-8 does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 22.4).
- •Hamilton TK-8 is the larger school with 544 students compared with 426.
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 TK-8 better than Loma Verde Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Loma Verde Elementary ranks higher (41.6 vs 26.2 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 TK-8 and Loma Verde Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Novato and Novato in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hamilton TK-8: 544. Loma Verde Elementary: 426. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hamilton TK-8 and Loma Verde Elementary rank in California?
Hamilton TK-8 is 3659th of 5,693 and Loma Verde Elementary is 2418th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).