Freedom Elementary - 06 vs Hawthorne Elementary - 56
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Freedom Elementary - 06
Harrisburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
442 students
Hawthorne Elementary - 56
Sioux Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
443 students
| Measure | Freedom Elementary - 06 Harrisburg, South Dakota | Hawthorne Elementary - 56 Sioux Falls, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #140 of 226 | #215 of 226 |
| National rank | #20514 of 50,301 | #46430 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 442 | 443 |
| Enrollment | 442 | 443 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.3% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 17% |
| city | Harrisburg | Sioux Falls |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Freedom Elementary - 06 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.6 vs 17.3).
- •Freedom Elementary - 06 does better on math proficiency (39% vs 17%).
- •Freedom Elementary - 06 does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 27%).
- •Freedom Elementary - 06 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.3% vs 100%).
- •Hawthorne Elementary - 56 does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.8).
- •Hawthorne Elementary - 56 is the larger school with 443 students compared with 442.
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 Freedom Elementary - 06 better than Hawthorne Elementary - 56?
On the Success Index (US), Freedom Elementary - 06 ranks higher (56.6 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 Freedom Elementary - 06 and Hawthorne Elementary - 56?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Harrisburg and Sioux Falls in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Freedom Elementary - 06: 442. Hawthorne Elementary - 56: 443. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Freedom Elementary - 06 and Hawthorne Elementary - 56 rank in South Dakota?
Freedom Elementary - 06 is 140th of 226 and Hawthorne Elementary - 56 is 215th of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).