Hamilton Elementary School vs Longfellow Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hamilton Elementary School
La Crosse · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
151 students
Longfellow Middle
La Crosse · Public middle · Grades 6–8
631 students
| Measure | Hamilton Elementary School La Crosse, Wisconsin | Longfellow Middle La Crosse, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #936 of 1,069 | #237 of 359 |
| National rank | #41385 of 50,301 | #8213 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 151 | 631 |
| Enrollment | 151 | 631 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.1% | 46.9% |
| Students per teacher | 7.9 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 34% |
| city | La Crosse | La Crosse |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Longfellow Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.4 vs 25.5).
- •Longfellow Middle does better on math proficiency (34% vs 24.5%).
- •Longfellow Middle does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 24.5%).
- •Longfellow Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.9% vs 80.1%).
- •Hamilton Elementary School does better on students per teacher (7.9 vs 10.3).
- •Longfellow Middle is the larger school with 631 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 Hamilton Elementary School better than Longfellow Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Longfellow Middle ranks higher (47.4 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 Hamilton Elementary School and Longfellow Middle?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between La Crosse and La Crosse in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hamilton Elementary School: 151. Longfellow Middle: 631. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hamilton Elementary School and Longfellow Middle rank in Wisconsin?
Hamilton Elementary School is 936th of 1,069 and Longfellow Middle is 237th of 359 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).