Alexander Hamilton Elementary Sch vs Banneker Elementary at Marquette
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 5.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alexander Hamilton Elementary Sch
Lake Station · Public elementary · Grades K–5
200 students
Banneker Elementary at Marquette
Gary · Public elementary · Grades K–5
293 students
| Measure | Alexander Hamilton Elementary Sch Lake Station, Indiana | Banneker Elementary at Marquette Gary, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #754 of 1,053 | #1012 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #30601 of 50,301 | #44145 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 200 | 293 |
| Enrollment | 200 | 293 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.5% | 64.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 24% |
| city | Lake Station | Gary |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alexander Hamilton Elementary Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.0 vs 21.1).
- •Alexander Hamilton Elementary Sch does better on math proficiency (47% vs 24%).
- •Alexander Hamilton Elementary Sch does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 24%).
- •Banneker Elementary at Marquette does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.8% vs 76.5%).
- •Alexander Hamilton Elementary Sch does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 18.3).
- •Banneker Elementary at Marquette is the larger school with 293 students compared with 200.
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 Alexander Hamilton Elementary Sch better than Banneker Elementary at Marquette?
On the Success Index (US), Alexander Hamilton Elementary Sch ranks higher (42.0 vs 21.1 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 Alexander Hamilton Elementary Sch and Banneker Elementary at Marquette?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Lake Station and Gary in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alexander Hamilton Elementary Sch: 200. Banneker Elementary at Marquette: 293. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alexander Hamilton Elementary Sch and Banneker Elementary at Marquette rank in Indiana?
Alexander Hamilton Elementary Sch is 754th of 1,053 and Banneker Elementary at Marquette is 1012th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).