Cold Water Elem. vs Hawthorn Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 381 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cold Water Elem.
Florissant · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
449 students
Hawthorn Elem.
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
450 students
| Measure | Cold Water Elem. Florissant, Missouri | Hawthorn Elem. Kansas City, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1049 of 1,159 | #232 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #45339 of 50,301 | #10871 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 449 | 450 |
| Enrollment | 449 | 450 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 22.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 58% |
| city | Florissant | Kansas City |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hawthorn Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.6 vs 19.2).
- •Hawthorn Elem. does better on math proficiency (58% vs 27%).
- •Hawthorn Elem. does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 38%).
- •Hawthorn Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.7% vs 100%).
- •Hawthorn Elem. does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 17.3).
- •Hawthorn Elem. is the larger school with 450 students compared with 449.
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 Cold Water Elem. better than Hawthorn Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Hawthorn Elem. ranks higher (70.6 vs 19.2 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 Cold Water Elem. and Hawthorn Elem.?
About 381 km in a straight line, between Florissant and Kansas City in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cold Water Elem.: 449. Hawthorn Elem.: 450. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cold Water Elem. and Hawthorn Elem. rank in Missouri?
Cold Water Elem. is 1049th of 1,159 and Hawthorn Elem. is 232nd of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).