Hawthorne Elementary vs Thurston Woods Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 2.1 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
Thurston Woods Elementary
Milwaukee · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
256 students
| Measure | Hawthorne Elementary Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Thurston Woods Elementary Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1052 of 1,069 | #1058 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #49824 of 50,301 | #49961 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 259 | 256 |
| Enrollment | 259 | 256 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.9% | 92.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 2.5% | 5% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 3% |
| city | Milwaukee | Milwaukee |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (8.4 vs 7.6).
- •Hawthorne Elementary does better on math proficiency (7.5% vs 3%).
- •Thurston Woods Elementary does better on reading proficiency (5% vs 2.5%).
- •Thurston Woods Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.6% vs 96.9%).
- •Hawthorne Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 18.3).
- •Hawthorne Elementary is the larger school with 259 students compared with 256.
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 Thurston Woods Elementary?
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 and Thurston Woods Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Milwaukee and Milwaukee in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hawthorne Elementary: 259. Thurston Woods Elementary: 256. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hawthorne Elementary and Thurston Woods Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Hawthorne Elementary is 1052nd of 1,069 and Thurston Woods Elementary is 1058th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).