Fairview El Sch vs Hamilton El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 233 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairview El Sch
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades K–5
387 students
Hamilton El Sch
Carlisle · Public elementary · Grades K–5
388 students
| Measure | Fairview El Sch Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Hamilton El Sch Carlisle, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 93 Top 5% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #15 of 1,627 | #1218 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #236 of 50,301 | #34180 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 387 | 388 |
| Enrollment | 387 | 388 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7.8% | 68.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 32% |
| city | Pittsburgh | Carlisle |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairview El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.4 vs 36.7).
- •Fairview El Sch does better on math proficiency (92% vs 32%).
- •Fairview El Sch does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 42%).
- •Fairview El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.8% vs 68.6%).
- •Fairview El Sch does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.4).
- •Hamilton El Sch is the larger school with 388 students compared with 387.
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 Fairview El Sch better than Hamilton El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Fairview El Sch ranks higher (93.4 vs 36.7 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 Fairview El Sch and Hamilton El Sch?
About 233 km in a straight line, between Pittsburgh and Carlisle in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairview El Sch: 387. Hamilton El Sch: 388. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairview El Sch and Hamilton El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Fairview El Sch is 15th of 1,627 and Hamilton El Sch is 1218th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).