Hawthorn Elem School vs Selmaville Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 6.5 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
Selmaville Elem School
Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
223 students
| Measure | Hawthorn Elem School Salem, Illinois | Selmaville Elem School Salem, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #850 of 2,303 | #931 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #25567 of 50,301 | #27712 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 421 | 223 |
| Enrollment | 421 | 223 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.7% | 48.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 27% |
| city | Salem | Salem |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hawthorn Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.4 vs 46.3).
- •Hawthorn Elem School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 27%).
- •Selmaville Elem School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Selmaville Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.9% vs 62.7%).
- •Selmaville Elem School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.0).
- •Hawthorn Elem School is the larger school with 421 students compared with 223.
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 Selmaville Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Hawthorn Elem School ranks higher (49.4 vs 46.3 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 Selmaville Elem School?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Salem and Salem in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hawthorn Elem School: 421. Selmaville Elem School: 223. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hawthorn Elem School and Selmaville Elem School rank in Illinois?
Hawthorn Elem School is 850th of 2,303 and Selmaville Elem School is 931st of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).