Hawthorne Elementary vs Thoreau Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hawthorne Elementary
Milwaukee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
259 students
Thoreau Elementary
Milwaukee · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
353 students
| Measure | Hawthorne Elementary Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Thoreau Elementary Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1052 of 1,069 | #1041 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #49824 of 50,301 | #49542 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 259 | 353 |
| Enrollment | 259 | 353 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.9% | 95.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 2.5% | 6% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 5% |
| city | Milwaukee | Milwaukee |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thoreau Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (9.7 vs 8.4).
- •Hawthorne Elementary does better on math proficiency (7.5% vs 5%).
- •Thoreau Elementary does better on reading proficiency (6% vs 2.5%).
- •Thoreau Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.8% vs 96.9%).
- •Thoreau Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 16.2).
- •Thoreau Elementary is the larger school with 353 students compared with 259.
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 better than Thoreau Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Thoreau Elementary ranks higher (9.7 vs 8.4 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 Hawthorne Elementary and Thoreau Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Milwaukee and Milwaukee in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hawthorne Elementary: 259. Thoreau Elementary: 353. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hawthorne Elementary and Thoreau Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Hawthorne Elementary is 1052nd of 1,069 and Thoreau Elementary is 1041st of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).