Alturas International Academy vs Hawthorne Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Idaho, United States, 636 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alturas International Academy
Idaho Falls · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
572 students
Hawthorne Elementary School
Idaho Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
383 students
| Measure | Alturas International Academy Idaho Falls, Idaho | Hawthorne Elementary School Idaho Falls, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #127 of 352 | #340 of 352 |
| National rank | #19562 of 50,301 | #44830 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 572 | 383 |
| Enrollment | 572 | 383 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.6% | 67.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 20.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 27% |
| city | Idaho Falls | Idaho Falls |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alturas International Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.0 vs 20.0).
- •Alturas International Academy does better on math proficiency (48% vs 27%).
- •Alturas International Academy does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 22%).
- •Alturas International Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.6% vs 67.1%).
- •Hawthorne Elementary School does better on students per teacher (20.2 vs 22.9).
- •Alturas International Academy is the larger school with 572 students compared with 383.
- •Alturas International Academy is a charter school while Hawthorne Elementary School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Alturas International Academy better than Hawthorne Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Alturas International Academy ranks higher (58.0 vs 20.0 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 Alturas International Academy and Hawthorne Elementary School?
About 636 m in a straight line, between Idaho Falls and Idaho Falls in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alturas International Academy: 572. Hawthorne Elementary School: 383. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alturas International Academy and Hawthorne Elementary School rank in Idaho?
Alturas International Academy is 127th of 352 and Hawthorne Elementary School is 340th of 352 among elementary schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).