Ernest Horn Elementary School vs Hawthorne Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 138 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ernest Horn Elementary School
Iowa City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
453 students
Hawthorne Elementary School
Keokuk · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
454 students
| Measure | Ernest Horn Elementary School Iowa City, Iowa | Hawthorne Elementary School Keokuk, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #391 of 654 | #483 of 654 |
| National rank | #9996 of 50,301 | #14263 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 2–5 |
| Students | 453 | 454 |
| Enrollment | 453 | 454 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.5% | 62.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 61% |
| city | Iowa City | Keokuk |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ernest Horn Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.9 vs 65.8).
- •Ernest Horn Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 61%).
- •Ernest Horn Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 61%).
- •Ernest Horn Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.5% vs 62.6%).
- •Hawthorne Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.7).
- •Hawthorne Elementary School is the larger school with 454 students compared with 453.
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 Ernest Horn Elementary School better than Hawthorne Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Ernest Horn Elementary School ranks higher (71.9 vs 65.8 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 Ernest Horn Elementary School and Hawthorne Elementary School?
About 138 km in a straight line, between Iowa City and Keokuk in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ernest Horn Elementary School: 453. Hawthorne Elementary School: 454. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ernest Horn Elementary School and Hawthorne Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Ernest Horn Elementary School is 391st of 654 and Hawthorne Elementary School is 483rd of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).