John Q Adams El vs Nathaniel Hawthorne El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Q Adams El
Dallas · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
399 students
Nathaniel Hawthorne El
Dallas · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
434 students
| Measure | John Q Adams El Dallas, Texas | Nathaniel Hawthorne El Dallas, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3558 of 4,686 | #2635 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #37497 of 50,301 | #31330 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 399 | 434 |
| Enrollment | 399 | 434 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98% | 98.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 57% |
| city | Dallas | Dallas |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nathaniel Hawthorne El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.9 vs 31.6).
- •Nathaniel Hawthorne El does better on math proficiency (57% vs 44%).
- •Nathaniel Hawthorne El does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 34%).
- •John Q Adams El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98% vs 98.8%).
- •John Q Adams El does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.5).
- •Nathaniel Hawthorne El is the larger school with 434 students compared with 399.
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 John Q Adams El better than Nathaniel Hawthorne El?
On the Success Index (US), Nathaniel Hawthorne El ranks higher (40.9 vs 31.6 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 John Q Adams El and Nathaniel Hawthorne El?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Dallas and Dallas in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Q Adams El: 399. Nathaniel Hawthorne El: 434. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Q Adams El and Nathaniel Hawthorne El rank in Texas?
John Q Adams El is 3558th of 4,686 and Nathaniel Hawthorne El is 2635th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).