Goldsmith Elementary vs Hawthorne Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Goldsmith Elementary
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
651 students
Hawthorne Elementary
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
437 students
| Measure | Goldsmith Elementary Louisville, Kentucky | Hawthorne Elementary Louisville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #611 of 707 | #401 of 707 |
| National rank | #35384 of 50,301 | #25037 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 651 | 437 |
| Enrollment | 651 | 437 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.6% | 42.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 32% |
| city | Louisville | Louisville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hawthorne Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.2 vs 34.8).
- •Hawthorne Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 31%).
- •Hawthorne Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 41%).
- •Hawthorne Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.1% vs 71.6%).
- •Hawthorne Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 14.2).
- •Goldsmith Elementary is the larger school with 651 students compared with 437.
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 Goldsmith Elementary better than Hawthorne Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hawthorne Elementary ranks higher (50.2 vs 34.8 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 Goldsmith Elementary and Hawthorne Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Louisville and Louisville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Goldsmith Elementary: 651. Hawthorne Elementary: 437. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Goldsmith Elementary and Hawthorne Elementary rank in Kentucky?
Goldsmith Elementary is 611th of 707 and Hawthorne Elementary is 401st of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).