Hawthorn Elem School vs Meadowdale Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 392 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hawthorn Elem School
Salem · Public elementary · Grades K–3
421 students
Meadowdale Elem School
Carpentersville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
421 students
| Measure | Hawthorn Elem School Salem, Illinois | Meadowdale Elem School Carpentersville, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #850 of 2,303 | #1903 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #25567 of 50,301 | #45305 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 421 | 421 |
| Enrollment | 421 | 421 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.7% | 88.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 27% |
| city | Salem | Carpentersville |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hawthorn Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.4 vs 19.3).
- •Hawthorn Elem School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 27%).
- •Hawthorn Elem School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 17%).
- •Hawthorn Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.7% vs 88.6%).
- •Hawthorn Elem School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 14.5).
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 Hawthorn Elem School better than Meadowdale Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Hawthorn Elem School ranks higher (49.4 vs 19.3 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 Hawthorn Elem School and Meadowdale Elem School?
About 392 km in a straight line, between Salem and Carpentersville in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hawthorn Elem School: 421. Meadowdale Elem School: 421. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hawthorn Elem School and Meadowdale Elem School rank in Illinois?
Hawthorn Elem School is 850th of 2,303 and Meadowdale Elem School is 1903rd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).