Clay City Elem School vs Hamel Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 132 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clay City Elem School
Clay City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
125 students
Hamel Elementary School
Hamel · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
126 students
| Measure | Clay City Elem School Clay City, Illinois | Hamel Elementary School Hamel, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1623 of 2,303 | #279 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #41369 of 50,301 | #11007 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 125 | 126 |
| Enrollment | 125 | 126 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.2% | 35.7% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | – |
| Math proficiency | 17% | – |
| city | Clay City | Hamel |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hamel Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.4 vs 25.5).
- •Hamel Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.7% vs 59.2%).
- •Clay City Elem School does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 12.6).
- •Hamel Elementary School is the larger school with 126 students compared with 125.
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 Clay City Elem School better than Hamel Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Hamel Elementary School ranks higher (70.4 vs 25.5 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 Clay City Elem School and Hamel Elementary School?
About 132 km in a straight line, between Clay City and Hamel in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clay City Elem School: 125. Hamel Elementary School: 126. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clay City Elem School and Hamel Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Clay City Elem School is 1623rd of 2,303 and Hamel Elementary School is 279th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).