Hammond Elementary School vs Valley Inquiry Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Oregon, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hammond Elementary School
Salem · Public elementary · Grades K–5
460 students
Valley Inquiry Charter School
Salem · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
149 students
| Measure | Hammond Elementary School Salem, Oregon | Valley Inquiry Charter School Salem, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #530 of 678 | #221 of 678 |
| National rank | #40321 of 50,301 | #25603 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 460 | 149 |
| Enrollment | 460 | 149 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.3% | 91.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 57% |
| city | Salem | Salem |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valley Inquiry Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.4 vs 27.1).
- •Valley Inquiry Charter School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 38%).
- •Valley Inquiry Charter School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 40%).
- •Hammond Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.3% vs 91.3%).
- •Valley Inquiry Charter School does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 20.9).
- •Hammond Elementary School is the larger school with 460 students compared with 149.
- •Hammond Elementary School is a public school while Valley Inquiry Charter School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Hammond Elementary School better than Valley Inquiry Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Valley Inquiry Charter School ranks higher (49.4 vs 27.1 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 Hammond Elementary School and Valley Inquiry Charter School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Salem and Salem in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hammond Elementary School: 460. Valley Inquiry Charter School: 149. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hammond Elementary School and Valley Inquiry Charter School rank in Oregon?
Hammond Elementary School is 530th of 678 and Valley Inquiry Charter School is 221st of 678 among elementary schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).