Hamel Elementary School vs Lick Creek Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 167 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hamel Elementary School
Hamel · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
126 students
Lick Creek Elem School
Buncombe · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
126 students
| Measure | Hamel Elementary School Hamel, Illinois | Lick Creek Elem School Buncombe, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #279 of 2,303 | #1115 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #11007 of 50,301 | #32256 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 126 | 126 |
| Enrollment | 126 | 126 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.7% | 39.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 32% |
| Math proficiency | – | 27% |
| city | Hamel | Buncombe |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hamel Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.4 vs 39.5).
- •Hamel Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.7% vs 39.7%).
- •Lick Creek Elem School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 12.6).
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 Hamel Elementary School better than Lick Creek Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Hamel Elementary School ranks higher (70.4 vs 39.5 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 Hamel Elementary School and Lick Creek Elem School?
About 167 km in a straight line, between Hamel and Buncombe in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hamel Elementary School: 126. Lick Creek Elem School: 126. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hamel Elementary School and Lick Creek Elem School rank in Illinois?
Hamel Elementary School is 279th of 2,303 and Lick Creek Elem School is 1115th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).