Dowling Elementary vs Hawthorne Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 142 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dowling Elementary
Minneapolis · Public elementary · Grades K–5
399 students
Hawthorne Elementary
Albert Lea · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
400 students
| Measure | Dowling Elementary Minneapolis, Minnesota | Hawthorne Elementary Albert Lea, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #532 of 923 | #732 of 923 |
| National rank | #14782 of 50,301 | #27831 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 399 | 400 |
| Enrollment | 399 | 400 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.3% | 63% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 43% |
| city | Minneapolis | Albert Lea |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dowling Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.0 vs 46.1).
- •Dowling Elementary does better on math proficiency (60% vs 43%).
- •Dowling Elementary does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 44%).
- •Dowling Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.3% vs 63%).
- •Hawthorne Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 16.6).
- •Hawthorne Elementary is the larger school with 400 students compared with 399.
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 Dowling Elementary better than Hawthorne Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Dowling Elementary ranks higher (65.0 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 Dowling Elementary and Hawthorne Elementary?
About 142 km in a straight line, between Minneapolis and Albert Lea in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dowling Elementary: 399. Hawthorne Elementary: 400. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dowling Elementary and Hawthorne Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Dowling Elementary is 532nd of 923 and Hawthorne Elementary is 732nd of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).