Farmingdale Elem School vs Hamilton Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 295 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Farmingdale Elem School
Pleasant Plains · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
485 students
Hamilton Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
486 students
| Measure | Farmingdale Elem School Pleasant Plains, Illinois | Hamilton Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #732 of 2,303 | #217 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #23025 of 50,301 | #8979 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 485 | 486 |
| Enrollment | 485 | 486 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 3.9% | 11.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 61% |
| city | Pleasant Plains | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hamilton Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.4 vs 53.0).
- •Hamilton Elem School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 42%).
- •Hamilton Elem School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 37%).
- •Farmingdale Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.9% vs 11.7%).
- •Hamilton Elem School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.7).
- •Hamilton Elem School is the larger school with 486 students compared with 485.
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 Farmingdale Elem School better than Hamilton Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Hamilton Elem School ranks higher (73.4 vs 53.0 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 Farmingdale Elem School and Hamilton Elem School?
About 295 km in a straight line, between Pleasant Plains and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Farmingdale Elem School: 485. Hamilton Elem School: 486. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Farmingdale Elem School and Hamilton Elem School rank in Illinois?
Farmingdale Elem School is 732nd of 2,303 and Hamilton Elem School is 217th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).