Albert D. Lawton School vs Hiawatha Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Vermont, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Albert D. Lawton School
Essex Junction · Public middle · Grades 6–8
297 students
Hiawatha Elementary School
Essex Junction · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
203 students
| Measure | Albert D. Lawton School Essex Junction, Vermont | Hiawatha Elementary School Essex Junction, Vermont |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #3 of 28 | #22 of 184 |
| National rank | #841 of 15,369 | #7661 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 297 | 203 |
| Enrollment | 297 | 203 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.3% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Essex Junction | Essex Junction |
| state | Vermont | Vermont |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Albert D. Lawton School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.3 vs 75.5).
- •Albert D. Lawton School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.3% vs 36%).
- •Albert D. Lawton School does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 11.3).
- •Albert D. Lawton School is the larger school with 297 students compared with 203.
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 Albert D. Lawton School better than Hiawatha Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Albert D. Lawton School ranks higher (84.3 vs 75.5 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 Albert D. Lawton School and Hiawatha Elementary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Essex Junction and Essex Junction in Vermont.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Albert D. Lawton School: 297. Hiawatha Elementary School: 203. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Albert D. Lawton School and Hiawatha Elementary School rank in Vermont?
Albert D. Lawton School is 3rd of 28 and Hiawatha Elementary School is 22nd of 184 among middle schools in Vermont on the 2025 Success Index (US).