Garfield School vs Hawthorne School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Montana, United States, 207 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garfield School
Lewistown · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
182 students
Hawthorne School
Helena · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
183 students
| Measure | Garfield School Lewistown, Montana | Hawthorne School Helena, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #61 of 267 | #13 of 267 |
| National rank | #14032 of 50,301 | #5846 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–1 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 182 | 183 |
| Enrollment | 182 | 183 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.7% | 20.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 67% |
| Math proficiency | – | 67% |
| city | Lewistown | Helena |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hawthorne School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.5 vs 66.1).
- •Hawthorne School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.8% vs 46.7%).
- •Garfield School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 14.1).
- •Hawthorne School is the larger school with 183 students compared with 182.
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 Garfield School better than Hawthorne School?
On the Success Index (US), Hawthorne School ranks higher (78.5 vs 66.1 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 Garfield School and Hawthorne School?
About 207 km in a straight line, between Lewistown and Helena in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garfield School: 182. Hawthorne School: 183. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garfield School and Hawthorne School rank in Montana?
Garfield School is 61st of 267 and Hawthorne School is 13th of 267 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).