South Hamilton El Sch vs St Thomas El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 7.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
South Hamilton El Sch
Chambersburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
275 students
St Thomas El Sch
Saint Thomas · Public elementary · Grades K–5
297 students
| Measure | South Hamilton El Sch Chambersburg, Pennsylvania | St Thomas El Sch Saint Thomas, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1058 of 1,627 | #1026 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #27645 of 50,301 | #25846 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 275 | 297 |
| Enrollment | 275 | 297 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.1% | 62.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 37% |
| city | Chambersburg | Saint Thomas |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •St Thomas El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.0 vs 46.4).
- •South Hamilton El Sch does better on math proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •South Hamilton El Sch does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •St Thomas El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.3% vs 97.1%).
- •St Thomas El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 19.6).
- •St Thomas El Sch is the larger school with 297 students compared with 275.
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 South Hamilton El Sch better than St Thomas El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), St Thomas El Sch ranks higher (49.0 vs 46.4 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 South Hamilton El Sch and St Thomas El Sch?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Chambersburg and Saint Thomas in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
South Hamilton El Sch: 275. St Thomas El Sch: 297. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do South Hamilton El Sch and St Thomas El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
South Hamilton El Sch is 1058th of 1,627 and St Thomas El Sch is 1026th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).