Hamilton Elementary vs Jefferson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hamilton Elementary
Port Angeles · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
338 students
Jefferson Elementary
Port Angeles · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
245 students
| Measure | Hamilton Elementary Port Angeles, Washington | Jefferson Elementary Port Angeles, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #307 of 1,154 | #566 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #11008 of 50,301 | #19192 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 338 | 245 |
| Enrollment | 338 | 245 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53% | 59.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 52% |
| city | Port Angeles | Port Angeles |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hamilton Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.4 vs 58.5).
- •Hamilton Elementary does better on math proficiency (70% vs 52%).
- •Hamilton Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 62%).
- •Hamilton Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53% vs 59.2%).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 17.8).
- •Hamilton Elementary is the larger school with 338 students compared with 245.
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 Elementary better than Jefferson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hamilton Elementary ranks higher (70.4 vs 58.5 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 Elementary and Jefferson Elementary?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Port Angeles and Port Angeles in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hamilton Elementary: 338. Jefferson Elementary: 245. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hamilton Elementary and Jefferson Elementary rank in Washington?
Hamilton Elementary is 307th of 1,154 and Jefferson Elementary is 566th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).