Emerick Elementary vs Hamilton Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 4.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emerick Elementary
Purcellville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
416 students
Hamilton Elementary
Hamilton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
170 students
| Measure | Emerick Elementary Purcellville, Virginia | Hamilton Elementary Hamilton, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 94 Top 5% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #16 of 1,142 | #66 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #212 of 50,301 | #621 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 416 | 170 |
| Enrollment | 416 | 170 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.5% | 13.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 9.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 96% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 96% | 82% |
| city | Purcellville | Hamilton |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Emerick Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.7 vs 90.8).
- •Emerick Elementary does better on math proficiency (96% vs 82%).
- •Emerick Elementary does better on reading proficiency (96% vs 77%).
- •Emerick Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.5% vs 13.5%).
- •Hamilton Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 13.4).
- •Emerick Elementary is the larger school with 416 students compared with 170.
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 Emerick Elementary better than Hamilton Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Emerick Elementary ranks higher (93.7 vs 90.8 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 Emerick Elementary and Hamilton Elementary?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Purcellville and Hamilton in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emerick Elementary: 416. Hamilton Elementary: 170. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emerick Elementary and Hamilton Elementary rank in Virginia?
Emerick Elementary is 16th of 1,142 and Hamilton Elementary is 66th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).