HAWTHORNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Hawthorne Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the San Luis Coastal Unified school district, located in San Luis Obispo, CA with about 372 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 16 teachers, Hawthorne Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Hawthorne Elementary School is a public school located in the charming coastal city of San Luis Obispo, California. Serving students in the local community, the school is part of the San Luis Obispo Coastal Unified School District, which is widely recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and student development. Situated on Story Street, the school is positioned within a quiet residential neighborhood, providing a stable and focused environment for primary education.

The school is known for fostering a supportive community atmosphere where educators emphasize foundational learning and social-emotional growth. Like many schools in the San Luis Obispo area, Hawthorne benefits from the region's focus on quality public education, often integrating community resources and a collaborative approach between teachers, parents, and students to enhance the overall learning experience. It serves as a central hub for families in the neighborhood, dedicated to preparing young learners for their transition to middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact Hawthorne Elementary at (805) 596-4070 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2125 Story St.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-5232
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HAWTHORNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in San Luis Obispo, CA with about 372 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
372
Teachers:
16.5
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 372 students

Hispanic/Latino
46.2%
White
44.1%
Asian
3.8%
Two or more races
3.0%
Black or African American
2.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%

Female
48.1%
Male
51.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.