Hawthorne Elementary School vs Rainier Valley Leadership Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hawthorne Elementary School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
393 students
Rainier Valley Leadership Academy
Seattle · Charter other · Grades 6–12
121 students
| Measure | Hawthorne Elementary School Seattle, Washington | Rainier Valley Leadership Academy Seattle, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #366 of 1,154 | – |
| National rank | #13291 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 393 | 121 |
| Enrollment | 393 | 121 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.2% | 56.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 9.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 37% |
| city | Seattle | Seattle |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hawthorne Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Hawthorne Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 37%).
- •Hawthorne Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.2% vs 56.2%).
- •Rainier Valley Leadership Academy does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 15.1).
- •Hawthorne Elementary School is the larger school with 393 students compared with 121.
- •Hawthorne Elementary School is a public school while Rainier Valley Leadership Academy 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 Hawthorne Elementary School better than Rainier Valley Leadership Academy?
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 Hawthorne Elementary School and Rainier Valley Leadership Academy?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Seattle and Seattle in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hawthorne Elementary School: 393. Rainier Valley Leadership Academy: 121. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hawthorne Elementary School and Rainier Valley Leadership Academy rank in Washington?
Hawthorne Elementary School is 366th of 1,154 and Rainier Valley Leadership Academy is unranked among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).