Hawthorne Elementary

2125 Story St.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

430 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

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.

430

Total Students

17.5

Full-Time Teachers

24.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hawthorne Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	203
Hispanic	173
Black	1
Asian	12
Two or More	38
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
203 (47.2 %)
Hispanic
173 (40.2 %)
Two or More
38 (8.8 %)
Asian
12 (2.8 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5 %)
Black
1 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	San Luis Coastal Unified
Phone:	(805)596-4070
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	430
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	205
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 82

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 49

Grade 6 78