Hawthorne Elementary School vs Kensico School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hawthorne Elementary School
Hawthorne · Public elementary · Grades K–2
417 students
Kensico School
Valhalla · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
352 students
| Measure | Hawthorne Elementary School Hawthorne, New York | Kensico School Valhalla, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 96 Top 5% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #10 of 2,536 | #651 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #49 of 50,301 | #10448 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 417 | 352 |
| Enrollment | 417 | 352 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 9.8% | 19.3% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 49% |
| Math proficiency | – | 58% |
| city | Hawthorne | Valhalla |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hawthorne Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (96.1 vs 71.2).
- •Hawthorne Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.8% vs 19.3%).
- •Hawthorne Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 11.4).
- •Hawthorne Elementary School is the larger school with 417 students compared with 352.
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 School better than Kensico School?
On the Success Index (US), Hawthorne Elementary School ranks higher (96.1 vs 71.2 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 Elementary School and Kensico School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Hawthorne and Valhalla in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hawthorne Elementary School: 417. Kensico School: 352. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hawthorne Elementary School and Kensico School rank in New York?
Hawthorne Elementary School is 10th of 2,536 and Kensico School is 651st of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).