Hamilton School vs Orchard Farms El. School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Rhode Island, United States, 27 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hamilton School
North Kingstown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
447 students
Orchard Farms El. School
Cranston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
444 students
| Measure | Hamilton School North Kingstown, Rhode Island | Orchard Farms El. School Cranston, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #5 of 172 | #38 of 172 |
| National rank | #3085 of 50,301 | #12292 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 447 | 444 |
| Enrollment | 447 | 444 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11% | 16.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 50% |
| city | North Kingstown | Cranston |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hamilton School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.6 vs 68.6).
- •Hamilton School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 50%).
- •Hamilton School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 60%).
- •Hamilton School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11% vs 16.4%).
- •Orchard Farms El. School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.4).
- •Hamilton School is the larger school with 447 students compared with 444.
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 School better than Orchard Farms El. School?
On the Success Index (US), Hamilton School ranks higher (83.6 vs 68.6 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 School and Orchard Farms El. School?
About 27 km in a straight line, between North Kingstown and Cranston in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hamilton School: 447. Orchard Farms El. School: 444. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hamilton School and Orchard Farms El. School rank in Rhode Island?
Hamilton School is 5th of 172 and Orchard Farms El. School is 38th of 172 among elementary schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).