Bell Elem School vs Hamilton Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bell Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades K–8
902 students
Hamilton Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
486 students
| Measure | Bell Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Hamilton Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #205 of 2,303 | #217 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #8493 of 50,301 | #8979 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 902 | 486 |
| Enrollment | 902 | 486 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.1% | 11.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 61% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (74.1 vs 73.4).
- •Bell Elem School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 61%).
- •Bell Elem School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 55%).
- •Bell Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.1% vs 11.7%).
- •Hamilton Elem School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.8).
- •Bell Elem School is the larger school with 902 students compared with 486.
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 Bell Elem School better than Hamilton Elem School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bell Elem School and Hamilton Elem School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bell Elem School: 902. Hamilton Elem School: 486. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bell Elem School and Hamilton Elem School rank in Illinois?
Bell Elem School is 205th of 2,303 and Hamilton Elem School is 217th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).