HAWTHORNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

1520 SOUTH BOULVEVARD
IDAHO FALLS, ID 83402

329 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Hawthorne Elementary School, located on South Boulevard Avenue in Idaho Falls, Idaho, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Idaho Falls School District. As a public elementary school, it is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, focusing on core academic subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and social development. The school plays a vital role in the local community, emphasizing the importance of foundational education and preparing students for the transition to middle school.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Hawthorne Elementary focuses on the holistic development of its students by encouraging engagement through classroom activities, school-wide events, and a collaborative relationship between teachers and parents. The school’s presence in Idaho Falls reflects the district's broader mission to provide accessible, high-quality public education. By prioritizing a structured and nurturing atmosphere, Hawthorne Elementary strives to create a positive early educational experience that builds both character and essential life skills for its diverse student body.

329

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HAWTHORNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	243
Hispanic	67
Black	3
Two or More	14
American Indian	2

White
243 (73.9 %)
Hispanic
67 (20.4 %)
Two or More
14 (4.3 %)
Black
3 (0.9 %)
American Indian
2 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Not reported
Shared Time Status:	Not reported
District:	IDAHO FALLS DISTRICT
Phone:	(208)525-7636
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	329
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch:	239
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 51

Kindergarten 34

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 35

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 37

Grade 6 41