Bethesda Elementary vs Hawthorne Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bethesda Elementary
Waukesha · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
401 students
Hawthorne Elementary
Waukesha · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
321 students
| Measure | Bethesda Elementary Waukesha, Wisconsin | Hawthorne Elementary Waukesha, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #471 of 1,069 | #361 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #19415 of 50,301 | #15789 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 401 | 321 |
| Enrollment | 401 | 321 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.2% | 64.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | – |
| Math proficiency | 53% | – |
| city | Waukesha | Waukesha |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hawthorne Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.5 vs 58.2).
- •Bethesda Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.2% vs 64.5%).
- •Hawthorne Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 13.4).
- •Bethesda Elementary is the larger school with 401 students compared with 321.
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 Bethesda Elementary better than Hawthorne Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hawthorne Elementary ranks higher (63.5 vs 58.2 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 Bethesda Elementary and Hawthorne Elementary?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Waukesha and Waukesha in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bethesda Elementary: 401. Hawthorne Elementary: 321. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bethesda Elementary and Hawthorne Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Bethesda Elementary is 471st of 1,069 and Hawthorne Elementary is 361st of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).