Hawthorne Elem School vs Washington Elementary 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 School
Wheaton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
185 students
Washington Elementary School
Wheaton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
395 students
| Measure | Hawthorne Elem School Wheaton, Illinois | Washington Elementary School Wheaton, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #241 of 2,303 | #452 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #9717 of 50,301 | #16016 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 185 | 395 |
| Enrollment | 185 | 395 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.8% | 36.7% |
| Students per teacher | 8.4 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 52% |
| city | Wheaton | Wheaton |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hawthorne Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.3 vs 63.2).
- •Hawthorne Elem School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Hawthorne Elem School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Washington Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.7% vs 36.8%).
- •Hawthorne Elem School does better on students per teacher (8.4 vs 13.2).
- •Washington Elementary School is the larger school with 395 students compared with 185.
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 School better than Washington Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Hawthorne Elem School ranks higher (72.3 vs 63.2 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 School and Washington Elementary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Wheaton and Wheaton in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hawthorne Elem School: 185. Washington Elementary School: 395. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hawthorne Elem School and Washington Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Hawthorne Elem School is 241st of 2,303 and Washington Elementary School is 452nd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).