Aviation Elementary vs Don Pedro Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 470 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aviation Elementary
Hawthorne · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
439 students
Don Pedro Elementary
Ceres · Public elementary · Grades K–6
439 students
| Measure | Aviation Elementary Hawthorne, California | Don Pedro Elementary Ceres, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1030 of 5,693 | #5627 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13820 of 50,301 | #49944 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 439 | 439 |
| Enrollment | 439 | 439 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.8% | 93.6% |
| Students per teacher | 29.3 | 24.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 16% |
| city | Hawthorne | Ceres |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Aviation Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.4 vs 7.6).
- •Aviation Elementary does better on math proficiency (58% vs 16%).
- •Aviation Elementary does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 21%).
- •Aviation Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.8% vs 93.6%).
- •Don Pedro Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.4 vs 29.3).
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 Aviation Elementary better than Don Pedro Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Aviation Elementary ranks higher (66.4 vs 7.6 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 Aviation Elementary and Don Pedro Elementary?
About 470 km in a straight line, between Hawthorne and Ceres in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aviation Elementary: 439. Don Pedro Elementary: 439. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aviation Elementary and Don Pedro Elementary rank in California?
Aviation Elementary is 1030th of 5,693 and Don Pedro Elementary is 5627th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).