Hawthorne Park Elementary School vs W. R. James Sr. Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hawthorne Park Elementary School
Willingboro · Public elementary · Grades 1–4
354 students
W. R. James Sr. Elementary School
Willingboro · Public elementary · Grades 1–4
408 students
| Measure | Hawthorne Park Elementary School Willingboro, New Jersey | W. R. James Sr. Elementary School Willingboro, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1278 of 1,479 | #1422 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #36318 of 50,301 | #43501 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–4 | Grades 1–4 |
| Students | 354 | 408 |
| Enrollment | 354 | 408 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.5% | 78.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 17% |
| city | Willingboro | Willingboro |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hawthorne Park Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.4 vs 22.2).
- •Hawthorne Park Elementary School does better on math proficiency (26% vs 17%).
- •Hawthorne Park Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 27%).
- •Hawthorne Park Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.5% vs 78.4%).
- •W. R. James Sr. Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 15.4).
- •W. R. James Sr. Elementary School is the larger school with 408 students compared with 354.
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 Hawthorne Park Elementary School better than W. R. James Sr. Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Hawthorne Park Elementary School ranks higher (33.4 vs 22.2 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 Hawthorne Park Elementary School and W. R. James Sr. Elementary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Willingboro and Willingboro in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hawthorne Park Elementary School: 354. W. R. James Sr. Elementary School: 408. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hawthorne Park Elementary School and W. R. James Sr. Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Hawthorne Park Elementary School is 1278th of 1,479 and W. R. James Sr. Elementary School is 1422nd of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).