Hamilton Elem School vs Whitney Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 236 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hamilton Elem School
Moline · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
560 students
Whitney Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
559 students
| Measure | Hamilton Elem School Moline, Illinois | Whitney Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1367 of 2,303 | #1813 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #36738 of 50,301 | #44141 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 560 | 559 |
| Enrollment | 560 | 559 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.6% | 94.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 24% |
| city | Moline | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hamilton Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.8 vs 21.2).
- •Hamilton Elem School does better on math proficiency (28% vs 24%).
- •Hamilton Elem School does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 26%).
- •Hamilton Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.6% vs 94.6%).
- •Whitney Elem School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 15.1).
- •Hamilton Elem School is the larger school with 560 students compared with 559.
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 Whitney Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Hamilton Elem School ranks higher (32.8 vs 21.2 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 Whitney Elem School?
About 236 km in a straight line, between Moline and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hamilton Elem School: 560. Whitney Elem School: 559. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hamilton Elem School and Whitney Elem School rank in Illinois?
Hamilton Elem School is 1367th of 2,303 and Whitney Elem School is 1813th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).