Halverson Elementary vs Hawthorne Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Halverson Elementary
Albert Lea · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
360 students
Hawthorne Elementary
Albert Lea · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
400 students
| Measure | Halverson Elementary Albert Lea, Minnesota | Hawthorne Elementary Albert Lea, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #761 of 923 | #732 of 923 |
| National rank | #30095 of 50,301 | #27831 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 360 | 400 |
| Enrollment | 360 | 400 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.7% | 63% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 43% |
| city | Albert Lea | Albert Lea |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hawthorne Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.1 vs 42.8).
- •Halverson Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 43%).
- •Hawthorne Elementary does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 42%).
- •Hawthorne Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63% vs 69.7%).
- •Hawthorne Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 15.0).
- •Hawthorne Elementary is the larger school with 400 students compared with 360.
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 Halverson Elementary better than Hawthorne Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hawthorne Elementary ranks higher (46.1 vs 42.8 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 Halverson Elementary and Hawthorne Elementary?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Albert Lea and Albert Lea in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Halverson Elementary: 360. Hawthorne Elementary: 400. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Halverson Elementary and Hawthorne Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Halverson Elementary is 761st of 923 and Hawthorne Elementary is 732nd of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).