Emerson Elementary vs Hamilton Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emerson Elementary
La Crosse · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
317 students
Hamilton Elementary School
La Crosse · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
151 students
| Measure | Emerson Elementary La Crosse, Wisconsin | Hamilton Elementary School La Crosse, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #420 of 1,069 | #936 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #17497 of 50,301 | #41385 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 317 | 151 |
| Enrollment | 317 | 151 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.8% | 80.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 7.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 24.5% |
| city | La Crosse | La Crosse |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Emerson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.0 vs 25.5).
- •Emerson Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 24.5%).
- •Emerson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 24.5%).
- •Emerson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.8% vs 80.1%).
- •Hamilton Elementary School does better on students per teacher (7.9 vs 12.7).
- •Emerson Elementary is the larger school with 317 students compared with 151.
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 Emerson Elementary better than Hamilton Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Emerson Elementary ranks higher (61.0 vs 25.5 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 Emerson Elementary and Hamilton Elementary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between La Crosse and La Crosse in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emerson Elementary: 317. Hamilton Elementary School: 151. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emerson Elementary and Hamilton Elementary School rank in Wisconsin?
Emerson Elementary is 420th of 1,069 and Hamilton Elementary School is 936th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).