Blades Elem. vs Hawthorne Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 156 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blades Elem.
ST Louis · Public elementary · Grades K–5
442 students
Hawthorne Elem.
Mexico · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
442 students
| Measure | Blades Elem. ST Louis, Missouri | Hawthorne Elem. Mexico, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #499 of 1,159 | #852 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #20651 of 50,301 | #34099 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 442 | 442 |
| Enrollment | 442 | 442 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 45% |
| city | ST Louis | Mexico |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blades Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.4 vs 36.8).
- •Blades Elem. does better on math proficiency (47% vs 45%).
- •Blades Elem. does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 46%).
- •Blades Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29% vs 100%).
- •Hawthorne Elem. does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 15.8).
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 Blades Elem. better than Hawthorne Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Blades Elem. ranks higher (56.4 vs 36.8 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 Blades Elem. and Hawthorne Elem.?
About 156 km in a straight line, between ST Louis and Mexico in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blades Elem.: 442. Hawthorne Elem.: 442. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blades Elem. and Hawthorne Elem. rank in Missouri?
Blades Elem. is 499th of 1,159 and Hawthorne Elem. is 852nd of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).