Chamberlin School vs Hiawatha Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Vermont, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chamberlin School
South Burlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
490 students
Hiawatha Elementary School
Essex Junction · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
203 students
| Measure | Chamberlin School South Burlington, Vermont | Hiawatha Elementary School Essex Junction, Vermont |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #86 of 184 | #22 of 184 |
| National rank | #16635 of 50,301 | #7661 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 490 | 203 |
| Enrollment | 490 | 203 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.7% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | South Burlington | Essex Junction |
| state | Vermont | Vermont |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hiawatha Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.5 vs 62.2).
- •Chamberlin School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.7% vs 36%).
- •Hiawatha Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 18.1).
- •Chamberlin School is the larger school with 490 students compared with 203.
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 Chamberlin School better than Hiawatha Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Hiawatha Elementary School ranks higher (75.5 vs 62.2 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 Chamberlin School and Hiawatha Elementary School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between South Burlington and Essex Junction in Vermont.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chamberlin School: 490. Hiawatha Elementary School: 203. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chamberlin School and Hiawatha Elementary School rank in Vermont?
Chamberlin School is 86th of 184 and Hiawatha Elementary School is 22nd of 184 among elementary schools in Vermont on the 2025 Success Index (US).