C L Smith Elementary vs Hawthorne Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
C L Smith Elementary
San Luis Obispo · Public elementary · Grades K–6
528 students
Hawthorne Elementary
San Luis Obispo · Public elementary · Grades K–6
437 students
| Measure | C L Smith Elementary San Luis Obispo, California | Hawthorne Elementary San Luis Obispo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1960 of 5,693 | #1537 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #25795 of 50,301 | #20327 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 528 | 437 |
| Enrollment | 528 | 437 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.5% | 53.5% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 60% |
| city | San Luis Obispo | San Luis Obispo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hawthorne Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.9 vs 49.0).
- •Hawthorne Elementary does better on math proficiency (60% vs 45%).
- •Hawthorne Elementary does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 54%).
- •C L Smith Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.5% vs 53.5%).
- •C L Smith Elementary is the larger school with 528 students compared with 437.
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 C L Smith Elementary better than Hawthorne Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hawthorne Elementary ranks higher (56.9 vs 49.0 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 C L Smith Elementary and Hawthorne Elementary?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between San Luis Obispo and San Luis Obispo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
C L Smith Elementary: 528. Hawthorne Elementary: 437. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do C L Smith Elementary and Hawthorne Elementary rank in California?
C L Smith Elementary is 1960th of 5,693 and Hawthorne Elementary is 1537th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).