Hawthorne Elementary vs Horizon School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 5.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hawthorne Elementary
Waukesha · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
321 students
Horizon School
Pewaukee · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
647 students
| Measure | Hawthorne Elementary Waukesha, Wisconsin | Horizon School Pewaukee, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #361 of 1,069 | #215 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #15789 of 50,301 | #10386 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 321 | 647 |
| Enrollment | 321 | 647 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.5% | 11.3% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 58% |
| Math proficiency | – | 61% |
| city | Waukesha | Pewaukee |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horizon School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.3 vs 63.5).
- •Horizon School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.3% vs 64.5%).
- •Hawthorne Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 15.8).
- •Horizon School is the larger school with 647 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 Hawthorne Elementary better than Horizon School?
On the Success Index (US), Horizon School ranks higher (71.3 vs 63.5 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 Hawthorne Elementary and Horizon School?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Waukesha and Pewaukee in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hawthorne Elementary: 321. Horizon School: 647. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hawthorne Elementary and Horizon School rank in Wisconsin?
Hawthorne Elementary is 361st of 1,069 and Horizon School is 215th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).