Hamilton El Sch vs Smith-Wade-El El 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.
Hamilton El Sch
Lancaster · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
339 students
Smith-Wade-El El Sch
Lancaster · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
397 students
| Measure | Hamilton El Sch Lancaster, Pennsylvania | Smith-Wade-El El Sch Lancaster, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1348 of 1,627 | #1221 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #40320 of 50,301 | #34481 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 339 | 397 |
| Enrollment | 339 | 397 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.8% | 103% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 32% |
| city | Lancaster | Lancaster |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Smith-Wade-El El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.3 vs 27.1).
- •Smith-Wade-El El Sch does better on math proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Smith-Wade-El El Sch does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Hamilton El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.8% vs 103%).
- •Hamilton El Sch does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 12.0).
- •Smith-Wade-El El Sch is the larger school with 397 students compared with 339.
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 Smith-Wade-El El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Smith-Wade-El El Sch ranks higher (36.3 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 Hamilton El Sch and Smith-Wade-El El Sch?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Lancaster and Lancaster in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hamilton El Sch: 339. Smith-Wade-El El Sch: 397. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hamilton El Sch and Smith-Wade-El El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Hamilton El Sch is 1348th of 1,627 and Smith-Wade-El El Sch is 1221st of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).