Dean S Luce vs Lt Peter M Hansen
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dean S Luce
Canton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
509 students
Lt Peter M Hansen
Canton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
538 students
| Measure | Dean S Luce Canton, Massachusetts | Lt Peter M Hansen Canton, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #211 of 1,009 | #368 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #5406 of 50,301 | #11392 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 509 | 538 |
| Enrollment | 509 | 538 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 57% |
| city | Canton | Canton |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dean S Luce scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.2 vs 69.9).
- •Dean S Luce does better on math proficiency (70% vs 57%).
- •Dean S Luce does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 66%).
- •Dean S Luce does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 13.8).
- •Lt Peter M Hansen is the larger school with 538 students compared with 509.
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 Dean S Luce better than Lt Peter M Hansen?
On the Success Index (US), Dean S Luce ranks higher (79.2 vs 69.9 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 Dean S Luce and Lt Peter M Hansen?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Canton and Canton in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dean S Luce: 509. Lt Peter M Hansen: 538. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dean S Luce and Lt Peter M Hansen rank in Massachusetts?
Dean S Luce is 211th of 1,009 and Lt Peter M Hansen is 368th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).