Holyoke Community Charter School vs Lt Elmer J McMahon Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holyoke Community Charter School
Holyoke · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
701 students
Lt Elmer J McMahon Elementary
Holyoke · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
317 students
| Measure | Holyoke Community Charter School Holyoke, Massachusetts | Lt Elmer J McMahon Elementary Holyoke, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #994 of 1,009 | #934 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #46334 of 50,301 | #40466 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 701 | 317 |
| Enrollment | 701 | 317 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 15% |
| city | Holyoke | Holyoke |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lt Elmer J McMahon Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.9 vs 17.5).
- •Holyoke Community Charter School does better on math proficiency (25% vs 15%).
- •Holyoke Community Charter School does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 30%).
- •Lt Elmer J McMahon Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 21.2).
- •Holyoke Community Charter School is the larger school with 701 students compared with 317.
- •Holyoke Community Charter School is a charter school while Lt Elmer J McMahon Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Holyoke Community Charter School better than Lt Elmer J McMahon Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lt Elmer J McMahon Elementary ranks higher (26.9 vs 17.5 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 Holyoke Community Charter School and Lt Elmer J McMahon Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Holyoke and Holyoke in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Holyoke Community Charter School: 701. Lt Elmer J McMahon Elementary: 317. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Holyoke Community Charter School and Lt Elmer J McMahon Elementary rank in Massachusetts?
Holyoke Community Charter School is 994th of 1,009 and Lt Elmer J McMahon Elementary is 934th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).