Adams Central Elementary School vs Hawthorne Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Nebraska, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Adams Central Elementary School
Hastings · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
506 students
Hawthorne Elementary School
Hastings · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
343 students
| Measure | Adams Central Elementary School Hastings, Nebraska | Hawthorne Elementary School Hastings, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #91 of 511 | #257 of 511 |
| National rank | #5645 of 50,301 | #16178 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 506 | 343 |
| Enrollment | 506 | 343 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14% | 54.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 57% |
| city | Hastings | Hastings |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Adams Central Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.8 vs 62.9).
- •Adams Central Elementary School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 57%).
- •Adams Central Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 52%).
- •Adams Central Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14% vs 54.5%).
- •Hawthorne Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 14.9).
- •Adams Central Elementary School is the larger school with 506 students compared with 343.
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 Adams Central Elementary School better than Hawthorne Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Adams Central Elementary School ranks higher (78.8 vs 62.9 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 Adams Central Elementary School and Hawthorne Elementary School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Hastings and Hastings in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Adams Central Elementary School: 506. Hawthorne Elementary School: 343. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Adams Central Elementary School and Hawthorne Elementary School rank in Nebraska?
Adams Central Elementary School is 91st of 511 and Hawthorne Elementary School is 257th of 511 among elementary schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).