Hawthorne Elementary School vs Whitney Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Idaho, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hawthorne Elementary School
Boise · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
264 students
Whitney Elementary School
Boise · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
469 students
| Measure | Hawthorne Elementary School Boise, Idaho | Whitney Elementary School Boise, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #194 of 352 | #336 of 352 |
| National rank | #25693 of 50,301 | #43253 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 264 | 469 |
| Enrollment | 264 | 469 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.7% | 97.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 32% |
| city | Boise | Boise |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hawthorne Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.2 vs 22.6).
- •Hawthorne Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 32%).
- •Hawthorne Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 38%).
- •Hawthorne Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.7% vs 97.9%).
- •Hawthorne Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 17.4).
- •Whitney Elementary School is the larger school with 469 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 Hawthorne Elementary School better than Whitney Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Hawthorne Elementary School ranks higher (49.2 vs 22.6 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 School and Whitney Elementary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Boise and Boise in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hawthorne Elementary School: 264. Whitney Elementary School: 469. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hawthorne Elementary School and Whitney Elementary School rank in Idaho?
Hawthorne Elementary School is 194th of 352 and Whitney Elementary School is 336th of 352 among elementary schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).