Disston Hamilton Sch vs Lawton Henry W Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Disston Hamilton Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
737 students
Lawton Henry W Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
571 students
| Measure | Disston Hamilton Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Lawton Henry W Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 7 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1623 of 1,627 | #1458 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #50024 of 50,301 | #45225 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 737 | 571 |
| Enrollment | 737 | 571 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.9% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 18% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lawton Henry W Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.4 vs 7.0).
- •Lawton Henry W Sch does better on math proficiency (18% vs 8%).
- •Lawton Henry W Sch does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 17%).
- •Lawton Henry W Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.3% vs 99.9%).
- •Lawton Henry W Sch does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 17.1).
- •Disston Hamilton Sch is the larger school with 737 students compared with 571.
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 Disston Hamilton Sch better than Lawton Henry W Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Lawton Henry W Sch ranks higher (19.4 vs 7.0 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 Disston Hamilton Sch and Lawton Henry W Sch?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Disston Hamilton Sch: 737. Lawton Henry W Sch: 571. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Disston Hamilton Sch and Lawton Henry W Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Disston Hamilton Sch is 1623rd of 1,627 and Lawton Henry W Sch is 1458th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).