Hawthorne Elementary vs Sinsheimer 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.
Hawthorne Elementary
San Luis Obispo · Public elementary · Grades K–6
437 students
Sinsheimer Elementary
San Luis Obispo · Public elementary · Grades K–6
401 students
| Measure | Hawthorne Elementary San Luis Obispo, California | Sinsheimer Elementary San Luis Obispo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1537 of 5,693 | #570 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #20327 of 50,301 | #8216 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 437 | 401 |
| Enrollment | 437 | 401 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.5% | 26.4% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 25.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 73% |
| city | San Luis Obispo | San Luis Obispo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sinsheimer Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.6 vs 56.9).
- •Sinsheimer Elementary does better on math proficiency (73% vs 60%).
- •Sinsheimer Elementary does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 59%).
- •Sinsheimer Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.4% vs 53.5%).
- •Hawthorne Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.0 vs 25.1).
- •Hawthorne Elementary is the larger school with 437 students compared with 401.
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 Hawthorne Elementary better than Sinsheimer Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sinsheimer Elementary ranks higher (74.6 vs 56.9 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 Hawthorne Elementary and Sinsheimer Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between San Luis Obispo and San Luis Obispo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hawthorne Elementary: 437. Sinsheimer Elementary: 401. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hawthorne Elementary and Sinsheimer Elementary rank in California?
Hawthorne Elementary is 1537th of 5,693 and Sinsheimer Elementary is 570th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).