Hawthorne Elementary vs McCollum Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Mexico, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hawthorne Elementary
Albuquerque · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
288 students
McCollum Elementary
Albuquerque · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
302 students
| Measure | Hawthorne Elementary Albuquerque, New Mexico | McCollum Elementary Albuquerque, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #255 of 416 | #166 of 416 |
| National rank | #45289 of 50,301 | #41146 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 288 | 302 |
| Enrollment | 288 | 302 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99% | 99% |
| Students per teacher | 9.0 | 8.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 22% |
| city | Albuquerque | Albuquerque |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McCollum Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.9 vs 19.3).
- •McCollum Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 12%).
- •McCollum Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •McCollum Elementary does better on students per teacher (8.2 vs 9.0).
- •McCollum Elementary is the larger school with 302 students compared with 288.
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 Elementary better than McCollum Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), McCollum Elementary ranks higher (25.9 vs 19.3 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 Elementary and McCollum Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Albuquerque and Albuquerque in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hawthorne Elementary: 288. McCollum Elementary: 302. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hawthorne Elementary and McCollum Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Hawthorne Elementary is 255th of 416 and McCollum Elementary is 166th of 416 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).