Cambridge Lakes Charter School vs Hampshire Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 8.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cambridge Lakes Charter School
Pingree Grove · Charter other · Grades K–12
642 students
Hampshire Elem School
Hampshire · Public elementary · Grades K–5
446 students
| Measure | Cambridge Lakes Charter School Pingree Grove, Illinois | Hampshire Elem School Hampshire, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #813 of 2,303 |
| National rank | – | #24813 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 642 | 446 |
| Enrollment | 642 | 446 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.4% | 31.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 45% |
| city | Pingree Grove | Hampshire |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hampshire Elem School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 36%).
- •Cambridge Lakes Charter School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 41%).
- •Cambridge Lakes Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.4% vs 31.2%).
- •Cambridge Lakes Charter School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.4).
- •Cambridge Lakes Charter School is the larger school with 642 students compared with 446.
- •Cambridge Lakes Charter School is a charter school while Hampshire Elem School is a public 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 Cambridge Lakes Charter School better than Hampshire 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 Cambridge Lakes Charter School and Hampshire Elem School?
About 8.8 km in a straight line, between Pingree Grove and Hampshire in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cambridge Lakes Charter School: 642. Hampshire Elem School: 446. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cambridge Lakes Charter School and Hampshire Elem School rank in Illinois?
Cambridge Lakes Charter School is unranked and Hampshire Elem School is 813th of 2,303 among other schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).