Curie Elementary vs Hawthorne Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Curie Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
536 students
Hawthorne Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
248 students
| Measure | Curie Elementary San Diego, California | Hawthorne Elementary San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #250 of 5,693 | #1243 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4701 of 50,301 | #16650 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 536 | 248 |
| Enrollment | 536 | 248 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.8% | 61.7% |
| Students per teacher | 24.4 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 67% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Curie Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.5 vs 62.2).
- •Curie Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 67%).
- •Curie Elementary does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 67%).
- •Curie Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.8% vs 61.7%).
- •Hawthorne Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.5 vs 24.4).
- •Curie Elementary is the larger school with 536 students compared with 248.
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 Curie Elementary better than Hawthorne Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Curie Elementary ranks higher (80.5 vs 62.2 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 Curie Elementary and Hawthorne Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Curie Elementary: 536. Hawthorne Elementary: 248. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Curie Elementary and Hawthorne Elementary rank in California?
Curie Elementary is 250th of 5,693 and Hawthorne Elementary is 1243rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).