Hamilton Elementary vs Sand Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hamilton Elementary
Coon Rapids · Public elementary · Grades K–5
391 students
Sand Creek Elementary
Coon Rapids · Public elementary · Grades K–5
557 students
| Measure | Hamilton Elementary Coon Rapids, Minnesota | Sand Creek Elementary Coon Rapids, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #522 of 923 | #255 of 923 |
| National rank | #14327 of 50,301 | #7419 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 391 | 557 |
| Enrollment | 391 | 557 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.2% | 44.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 73% |
| city | Coon Rapids | Coon Rapids |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sand Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.9 vs 65.7).
- •Sand Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (73% vs 58%).
- •Sand Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 61%).
- •Sand Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.7% vs 65.2%).
- •Hamilton Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 13.0).
- •Sand Creek Elementary is the larger school with 557 students compared with 391.
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 Elementary better than Sand Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sand Creek Elementary ranks higher (75.9 vs 65.7 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 Elementary and Sand Creek Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Coon Rapids and Coon Rapids in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hamilton Elementary: 391. Sand Creek Elementary: 557. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hamilton Elementary and Sand Creek Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Hamilton Elementary is 522nd of 923 and Sand Creek Elementary is 255th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).