Hawthorn Elem School South vs Parsons Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 274 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hawthorn Elem School South
Vernon Hills · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
505 students
Parsons Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades K–6
505 students
| Measure | Hawthorn Elem School South Vernon Hills, Illinois | Parsons Elementary School Decatur, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #184 of 2,303 | #2220 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #7893 of 50,301 | #49104 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 505 | 505 |
| Enrollment | 505 | 505 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.7% | 89.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 7.5% |
| city | Vernon Hills | Decatur |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hawthorn Elem School South scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.1 vs 11.3).
- •Hawthorn Elem School South does better on math proficiency (60% vs 7.5%).
- •Hawthorn Elem School South does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 12%).
- •Hawthorn Elem School South does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.7% vs 89.5%).
- •Hawthorn Elem School South does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 15.8).
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 South better than Parsons Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Hawthorn Elem School South ranks higher (75.1 vs 11.3 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 South and Parsons Elementary School?
About 274 km in a straight line, between Vernon Hills and Decatur in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hawthorn Elem School South: 505. Parsons Elementary School: 505. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hawthorn Elem School South and Parsons Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Hawthorn Elem School South is 184th of 2,303 and Parsons Elementary School is 2220th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).