Dry Creek Elementary vs Hamilton Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 5.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dry Creek Elementary
Port Angeles · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
393 students
Hamilton Elementary
Port Angeles · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
338 students
| Measure | Dry Creek Elementary Port Angeles, Washington | Hamilton Elementary Port Angeles, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #933 of 1,154 | #307 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #33081 of 50,301 | #11008 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 393 | 338 |
| Enrollment | 393 | 338 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.4% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 70% |
| city | Port Angeles | Port Angeles |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hamilton Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.4 vs 38.3).
- •Hamilton Elementary does better on math proficiency (70% vs 37%).
- •Hamilton Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 42%).
- •Hamilton Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53% vs 63.4%).
- •Dry Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 17.8).
- •Dry Creek Elementary is the larger school with 393 students compared with 338.
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 Dry Creek Elementary better than Hamilton Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hamilton Elementary ranks higher (70.4 vs 38.3 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 Dry Creek Elementary and Hamilton Elementary?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Port Angeles and Port Angeles in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dry Creek Elementary: 393. Hamilton Elementary: 338. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dry Creek Elementary and Hamilton Elementary rank in Washington?
Dry Creek Elementary is 933rd of 1,154 and Hamilton Elementary is 307th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).