Grimes School vs Hamilton School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 621 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grimes School
Mount Vernon · Public elementary · Grades K–8
330 students
Hamilton School
Mount Vernon · Public elementary · Grades K–8
320 students
| Measure | Grimes School Mount Vernon, New York | Hamilton School Mount Vernon, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1882 of 2,536 | #1542 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #34963 of 50,301 | #27754 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 330 | 320 |
| Enrollment | 330 | 320 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.8% | 73.4% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 45% |
| city | Mount Vernon | Mount Vernon |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hamilton School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.2 vs 35.5).
- •Hamilton School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 31%).
- •Hamilton School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 31%).
- •Grimes School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.8% vs 73.4%).
- •Grimes School does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 9.7).
- •Grimes School is the larger school with 330 students compared with 320.
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 Grimes School better than Hamilton School?
On the Success Index (US), Hamilton School ranks higher (46.2 vs 35.5 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 Grimes School and Hamilton School?
About 621 m in a straight line, between Mount Vernon and Mount Vernon in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grimes School: 330. Hamilton School: 320. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grimes School and Hamilton School rank in New York?
Grimes School is 1882nd of 2,536 and Hamilton School is 1542nd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).