Eugene Field A+ Elementary - 16 vs Hawthorne Elementary - 56
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eugene Field A+ Elementary - 16
Sioux Falls · Public elementary · Grades K–5
444 students
Hawthorne Elementary - 56
Sioux Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
443 students
| Measure | Eugene Field A+ Elementary - 16 Sioux Falls, South Dakota | Hawthorne Elementary - 56 Sioux Falls, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #155 of 226 | #215 of 226 |
| National rank | #23313 of 50,301 | #46430 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 444 | 443 |
| Enrollment | 444 | 443 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.6% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 17% |
| city | Sioux Falls | Sioux Falls |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Eugene Field A+ Elementary - 16 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.6 vs 17.3).
- •Eugene Field A+ Elementary - 16 does better on math proficiency (47% vs 17%).
- •Eugene Field A+ Elementary - 16 does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 27%).
- •Eugene Field A+ Elementary - 16 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.6% vs 100%).
- •Hawthorne Elementary - 56 does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 16.4).
- •Eugene Field A+ Elementary - 16 is the larger school with 444 students compared with 443.
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 Eugene Field A+ Elementary - 16 better than Hawthorne Elementary - 56?
On the Success Index (US), Eugene Field A+ Elementary - 16 ranks higher (52.6 vs 17.3 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 Eugene Field A+ Elementary - 16 and Hawthorne Elementary - 56?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Sioux Falls and Sioux Falls in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eugene Field A+ Elementary - 16: 444. Hawthorne Elementary - 56: 443. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eugene Field A+ Elementary - 16 and Hawthorne Elementary - 56 rank in South Dakota?
Eugene Field A+ Elementary - 16 is 155th of 226 and Hawthorne Elementary - 56 is 215th of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).