Hawthorne Elementary School vs Pocantico Hills Central 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
Pocantico Hills Central School
Sleepy Hollow · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
322 students
| Measure | Hawthorne Elementary School Hawthorne, New York | Pocantico Hills Central School Sleepy Hollow, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 96 Top 5% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #10 of 2,536 | #225 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #49 of 50,301 | #2281 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 417 | 322 |
| Enrollment | 417 | 322 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 9.8% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 8.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 67% |
| Math proficiency | – | 67% |
| city | Hawthorne | Sleepy Hollow |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hawthorne Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (96.1 vs 85.4).
- •Hawthorne Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.8% vs 18%).
- •Pocantico Hills Central School does better on students per teacher (8.5 vs 9.7).
- •Hawthorne Elementary School is the larger school with 417 students compared with 322.
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 Pocantico Hills Central School?
On the Success Index (US), Hawthorne Elementary School ranks higher (96.1 vs 85.4 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 Pocantico Hills Central School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Hawthorne and Sleepy Hollow in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hawthorne Elementary School: 417. Pocantico Hills Central School: 322. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hawthorne Elementary School and Pocantico Hills Central School rank in New York?
Hawthorne Elementary School is 10th of 2,536 and Pocantico Hills Central School is 225th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).