Hamilton El Sch vs Price El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hamilton El Sch
Lancaster · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
339 students
Price El Sch
Lancaster · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
331 students
| Measure | Hamilton El Sch Lancaster, Pennsylvania | Price El Sch Lancaster, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1348 of 1,627 | #1429 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #40320 of 50,301 | #44370 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 339 | 331 |
| Enrollment | 339 | 331 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.8% | 107.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 8.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 15% |
| city | Lancaster | Lancaster |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hamilton El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.1 vs 20.8).
- •Hamilton El Sch does better on math proficiency (22% vs 15%).
- •Hamilton El Sch does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 29%).
- •Hamilton El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.8% vs 107.6%).
- •Price El Sch does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 10.9).
- •Hamilton El Sch is the larger school with 339 students compared with 331.
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 El Sch better than Price El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Hamilton El Sch ranks higher (27.1 vs 20.8 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 El Sch and Price El Sch?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Lancaster and Lancaster in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hamilton El Sch: 339. Price El Sch: 331. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hamilton El Sch and Price El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Hamilton El Sch is 1348th of 1,627 and Price El Sch is 1429th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).