Diamond Lake School vs Hawthorn Elem School North
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Diamond Lake School
Mundelein · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
262 students
Hawthorn Elem School North
Vernon Hills · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
347 students
| Measure | Diamond Lake School Mundelein, Illinois | Hawthorn Elem School North Vernon Hills, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #296 of 2,303 | #425 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #11589 of 50,301 | #15175 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 262 | 347 |
| Enrollment | 262 | 347 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.2% | 25.9% |
| Students per teacher | 8.5 | 8.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 45% |
| Math proficiency | – | 48% |
| city | Mundelein | Vernon Hills |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Diamond Lake School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.6 vs 64.4).
- •Hawthorn Elem School North does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.9% vs 54.2%).
- •Hawthorn Elem School North does better on students per teacher (8.3 vs 8.5).
- •Hawthorn Elem School North is the larger school with 347 students compared with 262.
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 Diamond Lake School better than Hawthorn Elem School North?
On the Success Index (US), Diamond Lake School ranks higher (69.6 vs 64.4 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 Diamond Lake School and Hawthorn Elem School North?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Mundelein and Vernon Hills in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Diamond Lake School: 262. Hawthorn Elem School North: 347. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Diamond Lake School and Hawthorn Elem School North rank in Illinois?
Diamond Lake School is 296th of 2,303 and Hawthorn Elem School North is 425th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).