Hamilton Elem School vs Lake View High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hamilton Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
486 students
Lake View High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,431 students
| Measure | Hamilton Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Lake View High School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #217 of 2,303 | #542 of 691 |
| National rank | #8979 of 50,301 | #15172 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 486 | 1,431 |
| Enrollment | 486 | 1,431 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.7% | 75.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 17% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hamilton Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.4 vs 20.6).
- •Hamilton Elem School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 17%).
- •Hamilton Elem School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 19%).
- •Hamilton Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.7% vs 75.1%).
- •Hamilton Elem School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.5).
- •Lake View High School is the larger school with 1,431 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 Hamilton Elem School better than Lake View High School?
On the Success Index (US), Hamilton Elem School ranks higher (73.4 vs 20.6 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 Hamilton Elem School and Lake View High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hamilton Elem School: 486. Lake View High School: 1,431. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hamilton Elem School and Lake View High School rank in Illinois?
Hamilton Elem School is 217th of 2,303 and Lake View High School is 542nd of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).