Cokato Elementary vs Hawthorne Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 171 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cokato Elementary
Cokato · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
401 students
Hawthorne Elementary
Albert Lea · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
400 students
| Measure | Cokato Elementary Cokato, Minnesota | Hawthorne Elementary Albert Lea, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #204 of 923 | #732 of 923 |
| National rank | #5948 of 50,301 | #27831 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 401 | 400 |
| Enrollment | 401 | 400 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.9% | 63% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 43% |
| city | Cokato | Albert Lea |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cokato Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.3 vs 46.1).
- •Cokato Elementary does better on math proficiency (80% vs 43%).
- •Cokato Elementary does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 44%).
- •Cokato Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.9% vs 63%).
- •Hawthorne Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.9).
- •Cokato Elementary is the larger school with 401 students compared with 400.
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 Cokato Elementary better than Hawthorne Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cokato Elementary ranks higher (78.3 vs 46.1 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 Cokato Elementary and Hawthorne Elementary?
About 171 km in a straight line, between Cokato and Albert Lea in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cokato Elementary: 401. Hawthorne Elementary: 400. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cokato Elementary and Hawthorne Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Cokato Elementary is 204th of 923 and Hawthorne Elementary is 732nd of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).