Cawston Elementary

cawston.hemetusd.org/

835 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Cawston Elementary, located at 4000 W. Menlo Ave. in Hemet, California, is a public school serving students in the Hemet Unified School District. The school provides a foundational educational environment for children in the surrounding community, focusing on core academic subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. Like many schools within the district, Cawston Elementary emphasizes the development of essential life skills, character education, and a supportive learning atmosphere designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Cawston Elementary functions as a key community hub, fostering collaboration between educators, parents, and local stakeholders. The school is committed to preparing students for future success by integrating technology into the classroom and offering programs that promote social-emotional growth. By prioritizing an inclusive environment and consistent communication with families, the school aims to cultivate a positive school culture where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best and engage actively with their educational journey.

835

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cawston Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	144
Hispanic	558
Black	74
Asian	20
Two or More	33
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
558 (66.8 %)
White
144 (17.2 %)
Black
74 (8.9 %)
Two or More
33 (4.0 %)
Asian
20 (2.4 %)
American Indian
3 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Hemet Unified
Phone:	(951)765-0277
Website:	http://cawston.hemetusd.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	835
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	529
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	104

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 169

Grade 1 136

Grade 2 136

Grade 3 144

Grade 4 121

Grade 5 129