Garfield Elementary School vs Hawthorne Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Idaho, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garfield Elementary School
Boise · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
278 students
Hawthorne Elementary School
Boise · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
264 students
| Measure | Garfield Elementary School Boise, Idaho | Hawthorne Elementary School Boise, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #328 of 352 | #194 of 352 |
| National rank | #41203 of 50,301 | #25693 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 278 | 264 |
| Enrollment | 278 | 264 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.8% | 97.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 57% |
| city | Boise | Boise |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hawthorne Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.2 vs 25.8).
- •Hawthorne Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 26%).
- •Hawthorne Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 39%).
- •Garfield Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.8% vs 97.7%).
- •Garfield Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.7).
- •Garfield Elementary School is the larger school with 278 students compared with 264.
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 Garfield Elementary School better than Hawthorne Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Hawthorne Elementary School ranks higher (49.2 vs 25.8 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 Garfield Elementary School and Hawthorne Elementary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Boise and Boise in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garfield Elementary School: 278. Hawthorne Elementary School: 264. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garfield Elementary School and Hawthorne Elementary School rank in Idaho?
Garfield Elementary School is 328th of 352 and Hawthorne Elementary School is 194th of 352 among elementary schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).