Garfield Elementary School vs Hawthorne Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ohio, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garfield Elementary School
Lorain · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
259 students
Hawthorne Elementary School
Lorain · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
218 students
| Measure | Garfield Elementary School Lorain, Ohio | Hawthorne Elementary School Lorain, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1256 of 1,713 | #936 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #27213 of 50,301 | #15378 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 259 | 218 |
| Enrollment | 259 | 218 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 52% |
| city | Lorain | Lorain |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hawthorne Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.1 vs 46.9).
- •Garfield Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Hawthorne Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 37%).
- •Hawthorne Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 15.2).
- •Garfield Elementary School is the larger school with 259 students compared with 218.
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 Garfield Elementary School better than Hawthorne Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Hawthorne Elementary School ranks higher (64.1 vs 46.9 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 Garfield Elementary School and Hawthorne Elementary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Lorain and Lorain in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garfield Elementary School: 259. Hawthorne Elementary School: 218. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garfield Elementary School and Hawthorne Elementary School rank in Ohio?
Garfield Elementary School is 1256th of 1,713 and Hawthorne Elementary School is 936th of 1,713 among elementary schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).