Blaine Elem School vs Hawthorne Elem Scholastic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blaine Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
639 students
Hawthorne Elem Scholastic Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades K–8
642 students
| Measure | Blaine Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Hawthorne Elem Scholastic Academy Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #143 of 2,303 | #78 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #6289 of 50,301 | #3788 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 639 | 642 |
| Enrollment | 639 | 642 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.3% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 75% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hawthorne Elem Scholastic Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.2 vs 77.7).
- •Hawthorne Elem Scholastic Academy does better on math proficiency (75% vs 67%).
- •Hawthorne Elem Scholastic Academy does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 57%).
- •Blaine Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.3% vs 12%).
- •Blaine Elem School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.3).
- •Hawthorne Elem Scholastic Academy is the larger school with 642 students compared with 639.
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 Blaine Elem School better than Hawthorne Elem Scholastic Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Hawthorne Elem Scholastic Academy ranks higher (82.2 vs 77.7 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 Blaine Elem School and Hawthorne Elem Scholastic Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blaine Elem School: 639. Hawthorne Elem Scholastic Academy: 642. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blaine Elem School and Hawthorne Elem Scholastic Academy rank in Illinois?
Blaine Elem School is 143rd of 2,303 and Hawthorne Elem Scholastic Academy is 78th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).