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Elderberry Elementary vs Hawthorne Elementary

A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureElderberry Elementary
Ontario, California
Hawthorne Elementary
Ontario, California
Success Index (US)
38
Lower 50%
23
Lower 50%
State rank#2719 of 5,693#4030 of 5,693
National rank#33492 of 50,301#43008 of 50,301
SectorPublicPublic
TypeElementaryElementary
Year rangeGrades Kโ€“6Grades Kโ€“6
Students544549
Enrollment544549
Free/reduced-price lunch92.5%82.7%
Students per teacher22.725.0
Reading proficiency50%40%
Math proficiency52%29%
cityOntarioOntario
stateCaliforniaCalifornia
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The verdict

  • โ€ขElderberry Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.7 vs 22.9).
  • โ€ขElderberry Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 29%).
  • โ€ขElderberry Elementary does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 40%).
  • โ€ขHawthorne Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.7% vs 92.5%).
  • โ€ขElderberry Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.7 vs 25.0).
  • โ€ขHawthorne Elementary is the larger school with 549 students compared with 544.

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 Elderberry Elementary better than Hawthorne Elementary?

On the Success Index (US), Elderberry Elementary ranks higher (37.7 vs 22.9 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 Elderberry Elementary and Hawthorne Elementary?

About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Ontario and Ontario in California.

Which has the better Enrollment?

Elderberry Elementary: 544. Hawthorne Elementary: 549. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.

How do Elderberry Elementary and Hawthorne Elementary rank in California?

Elderberry Elementary is 2719th of 5,693 and Hawthorne Elementary is 4030th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).