Griffith Elementary vs Lee Hamilton Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Griffith Elementary
Ferguson · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
292 students
Lee Hamilton Elementary
Ferguson · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
310 students
| Measure | Griffith Elementary Ferguson, Missouri | Lee Hamilton Elementary Ferguson, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 5 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1159 of 1,159 | #1041 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #50195 of 50,301 | #44974 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 292 | 310 |
| Enrollment | 292 | 310 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 71.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 14% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 17% |
| city | Ferguson | Ferguson |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lee Hamilton Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.8 vs 5.0).
- •Lee Hamilton Elementary does better on math proficiency (17% vs 12%).
- •Lee Hamilton Elementary does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 14%).
- •Lee Hamilton Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.3% vs 100%).
- •Lee Hamilton Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 19.5).
- •Lee Hamilton Elementary is the larger school with 310 students compared with 292.
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 Griffith Elementary better than Lee Hamilton Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lee Hamilton Elementary ranks higher (19.8 vs 5.0 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 Griffith Elementary and Lee Hamilton Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Ferguson and Ferguson in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Griffith Elementary: 292. Lee Hamilton Elementary: 310. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Griffith Elementary and Lee Hamilton Elementary rank in Missouri?
Griffith Elementary is 1159th of 1,159 and Lee Hamilton Elementary is 1041st of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).