HAWTHORNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Hawthorne Elem School is a public elementary school that is part of the Elmhurst SD 205 school district, located in Elmhurst, IL with about 493 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 34 teachers, Hawthorne Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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, located at 145 W Arthur St in Elmhurst, Illinois, is a public school serving students in grades K–5 as part of Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205. The school is known for its strong focus on academic excellence, community engagement, and fostering a supportive learning environment. It serves as a neighborhood hub, emphasizing a collaborative partnership between parents, teachers, and students to ensure a well-rounded educational experience that balances rigorous curriculum with social-emotional development.

The school is well-regarded for its dedicated staff and active parent-teacher association, which helps facilitate a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment programs. Its location in Elmhurst provides students with access to a suburban community setting characterized by a long-standing commitment to public education. Hawthorne Elementary prioritizes creating an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential, often leveraging technology and modern teaching strategies to prepare them for the middle school transition.

For more information, contact Hawthorne Elem School at (630) 834-4541 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

145 W Arthur St
Elmhurst, IL 60126-3320
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HAWTHORNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Elmhurst, IL with about 493 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Elmhurst SD 205
Total Students:
493
Teachers:
34.2
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th 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 493 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending HAWTHORNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 78% of the student body.

White
78.5%
Hispanic/Latino
7.5%
Asian
6.7%
Two or more races
6.3%
Black or African American
1.0%

Female
46.9%
Male
53.1%

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.