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Hamilton Elementary School vs. Hans Herr Elementary School

Should you attend Hamilton Elementary School or Hans Herr 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
Hamilton Elementary School
1300 Wabank Rd
Lancaster, PA 17603
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Hans Herr Elementary School
1600 Book Rd
Lampeter, PA 17537
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

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%)

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
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).
Serving 629 students in grades 3-5, Hans Herr Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
3-5
Total Students
335 students
629 students
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.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hans Herr Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hamilton Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hans Herr Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
43 teachers
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.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hans Herr Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hans Herr Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lampeter-Strasburg 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

#2301 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
#453 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 20%)
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.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hans Herr Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
65%
(Top 20% in PA)
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hans Herr Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lampeter-Strasburg School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
69%
(Top 30% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hans Herr Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lampeter-Strasburg School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
88%
(Top 10% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hans Herr Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Lampeter-Strasburg 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 Hamilton Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Hans Herr Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
19
-
Kindergarten Students
65
-
Grade 1 Students
47
-
Grade 2 Students
55
-
Grade 3 Students
62
200
Grade 4 Students
46
202
Grade 5 Students
41
227

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
2%
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hans Herr Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lampeter-Strasburg School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
66%
9%
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hans Herr Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lampeter-Strasburg School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
16%
3%
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hans Herr Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lampeter-Strasburg School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
9%
81%
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hans Herr Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lampeter-Strasburg 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
5%
5%
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hans Herr Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lampeter-Strasburg School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.53
0.34
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.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hans Herr Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lampeter-Strasburg 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%
29%
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.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hans Herr Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lampeter-Strasburg 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
8%
(14-15 School Year Data)
3%
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.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hans Herr Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lampeter-Strasburg School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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