Edward Duke Ellington at Beckham vs Hamilton Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edward Duke Ellington at Beckham
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
560 students
Hamilton Academy
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
358 students
| Measure | Edward Duke Ellington at Beckham Detroit, Michigan | Hamilton Academy Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1554 of 1,581 | #1304 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #49971 of 50,301 | #44028 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 560 | 358 |
| Enrollment | 560 | 358 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.5% | 97.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 8% | – |
| Math proficiency | 4% | – |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hamilton Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.3 vs 7.5).
- •Edward Duke Ellington at Beckham does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.5% vs 97.2%).
- •Hamilton Academy does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 18.7).
- •Edward Duke Ellington at Beckham is the larger school with 560 students compared with 358.
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 Edward Duke Ellington at Beckham better than Hamilton Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Hamilton Academy ranks higher (21.3 vs 7.5 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 Edward Duke Ellington at Beckham and Hamilton Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edward Duke Ellington at Beckham: 560. Hamilton Academy: 358. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edward Duke Ellington at Beckham and Hamilton Academy rank in Michigan?
Edward Duke Ellington at Beckham is 1554th of 1,581 and Hamilton Academy is 1304th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).