Hawthorne Elem Scholastic Academy vs Nettelhorst Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hawthorne Elem Scholastic Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades K–8
642 students
Nettelhorst Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
653 students
| Measure | Hawthorne Elem Scholastic Academy Chicago, Illinois | Nettelhorst Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #78 of 2,303 | #574 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #3788 of 50,301 | #19600 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 642 | 653 |
| Enrollment | 642 | 653 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12% | 19.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 46% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hawthorne Elem Scholastic Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.2 vs 58.0).
- •Hawthorne Elem Scholastic Academy does better on math proficiency (75% vs 46%).
- •Hawthorne Elem Scholastic Academy does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 47%).
- •Hawthorne Elem Scholastic Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12% vs 19.3%).
- •Nettelhorst Elem School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.3).
- •Nettelhorst Elem School is the larger school with 653 students compared with 642.
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 Hawthorne Elem Scholastic Academy better than Nettelhorst Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Hawthorne Elem Scholastic Academy ranks higher (82.2 vs 58.0 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 Hawthorne Elem Scholastic Academy and Nettelhorst Elem School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hawthorne Elem Scholastic Academy: 642. Nettelhorst Elem School: 653. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hawthorne Elem Scholastic Academy and Nettelhorst Elem School rank in Illinois?
Hawthorne Elem Scholastic Academy is 78th of 2,303 and Nettelhorst Elem School is 574th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).