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Smith-wade-el Elementary School vs. Hamilton Elementary School

Should you attend Smith-wade-el Elementary School or Hamilton Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Smith-wade-el Elementary School
910 Hamilton Park Drive
Lancaster, PA 17603
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Hamilton Elementary School
1300 Wabank Rd
Lancaster, PA 17603
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Smith-wade-el Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)

Hamilton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 409 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Smith-wade-el Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 335 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hamilton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
409 students
335 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Smith-wade-el Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hamilton Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Smith-wade-el Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hamilton Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
31 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Smith-wade-el Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hamilton Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Smith-wade-el Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lancaster School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lancaster School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2226 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
#2301 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Smith-wade-el Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hamilton Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Smith-wade-el Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lancaster School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hamilton Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lancaster School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Smith-wade-el Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lancaster School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hamilton Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lancaster School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-59%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Smith-wade-el Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Lancaster School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hamilton Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Lancaster School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Smith-wade-el Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Hamilton Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
17
19
Kindergarten Students
65
65
Grade 1 Students
49
47
Grade 2 Students
85
55
Grade 3 Students
71
62
Grade 4 Students
57
46
Grade 5 Students
65
41

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Smith-wade-el Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lancaster School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hamilton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lancaster School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
44%
66%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Smith-wade-el Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lancaster School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hamilton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lancaster School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
15%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Smith-wade-el Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lancaster School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hamilton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lancaster School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
27%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Smith-wade-el Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lancaster School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hamilton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lancaster School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Smith-wade-el Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lancaster School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hamilton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lancaster School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.71
0.53
This chart showcases the diversity score of Smith-wade-el Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lancaster School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hamilton Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lancaster School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Smith-wade-el Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lancaster School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hamilton Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lancaster School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
(14-15 School Year Data)
8%
(14-15 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Smith-wade-el Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lancaster School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2014-15 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hamilton Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lancaster School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2014-15 school year.
 
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