Elk Meadows School vs Hawthorn Academy West Jordan
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Utah, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elk Meadows School
South Jordan · Public elementary · Grades K–6
580 students
Hawthorn Academy West Jordan
West Jordan · Charter other · Grades K–9
743 students
| Measure | Elk Meadows School South Jordan, Utah | Hawthorn Academy West Jordan West Jordan, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #244 of 580 | – |
| National rank | #20748 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–9 |
| Students | 580 | 743 |
| Enrollment | 580 | 743 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.2% | 26.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.5 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 38% |
| city | South Jordan | West Jordan |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elk Meadows School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 38%).
- •Elk Meadows School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 41%).
- •Elk Meadows School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.2% vs 26.1%).
- •Hawthorn Academy West Jordan does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 21.5).
- •Hawthorn Academy West Jordan is the larger school with 743 students compared with 580.
- •Elk Meadows School is a public school while Hawthorn Academy West Jordan is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Elk Meadows School better than Hawthorn Academy West Jordan?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Elk Meadows School and Hawthorn Academy West Jordan?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between South Jordan and West Jordan in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elk Meadows School: 580. Hawthorn Academy West Jordan: 743. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elk Meadows School and Hawthorn Academy West Jordan rank in Utah?
Elk Meadows School is 244th of 580 and Hawthorn Academy West Jordan is unranked among elementary schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).