Hawthorne Elementary School vs Lowell Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hawthorne Elementary School
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades K–4
404 students
Lowell Elementary School
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades K–4
466 students
| Measure | Hawthorne Elementary School Indianapolis, Indiana | Lowell Elementary School Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #808 of 1,053 | #814 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #32825 of 50,301 | #33375 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 404 | 466 |
| Enrollment | 404 | 466 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.1% | 72.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| city | Indianapolis | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (38.7 vs 37.9).
- •Lowell Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Lowell Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 32%).
- •Hawthorne Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.1% vs 72.5%).
- •Hawthorne Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 15.0).
- •Lowell Elementary School is the larger school with 466 students compared with 404.
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 Elementary School better than Lowell Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hawthorne Elementary School and Lowell Elementary School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Indianapolis and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hawthorne Elementary School: 404. Lowell Elementary School: 466. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hawthorne Elementary School and Lowell Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Hawthorne Elementary School is 808th of 1,053 and Lowell Elementary School is 814th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).