Hamilton Elementary School vs Van Corlaer Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hamilton Elementary School
Schenectady · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
440 students
Van Corlaer Elementary School
Schenectady · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
311 students
| Measure | Hamilton Elementary School Schenectady, New York | Van Corlaer Elementary School Schenectady, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2256 of 2,536 | #2069 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #41924 of 50,301 | #38903 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 440 | 311 |
| Enrollment | 440 | 311 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85% | 83.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 9.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 24% |
| city | Schenectady | Schenectady |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Van Corlaer Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.5 vs 24.6).
- •Van Corlaer Elementary School does better on math proficiency (24% vs 12%).
- •Van Corlaer Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 28%).
- •Van Corlaer Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.9% vs 85%).
- •Van Corlaer Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 11.0).
- •Hamilton Elementary School is the larger school with 440 students compared with 311.
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 School better than Van Corlaer Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Van Corlaer Elementary School ranks higher (29.5 vs 24.6 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 School and Van Corlaer Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Schenectady and Schenectady in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hamilton Elementary School: 440. Van Corlaer Elementary School: 311. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hamilton Elementary School and Van Corlaer Elementary School rank in New York?
Hamilton Elementary School is 2256th of 2,536 and Van Corlaer Elementary School is 2069th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).