HAWTHORNE ELEM.

mexicohaw.ss16.sharpschool.com/

429 Students

Elementary School 1st - 5th

School Overview

Hawthorne Elementary, located in Mexico, Missouri, is a public school serving students in the Mexico School District 59. As part of a district-wide commitment to academic development, the school focuses on providing a foundational education for young learners, typically covering early childhood through elementary grade levels. The school emphasizes a supportive classroom environment aimed at fostering both social and academic growth within the local community.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Mexico School District, which prioritizes student achievement, community engagement, and the integration of technology in the classroom. Families associated with Hawthorne Elementary have access to district resources, including information on school calendars, curriculum standards, and various support services designed to help students succeed. For specific details regarding faculty, current academic programs, or enrollment procedures, parents and community members are encouraged to visit the district’s official website.

429

Total Students

31.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

103.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HAWTHORNE ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	324
Hispanic	35
Black	24
Asian	1
Two or More	43
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
324 (75.5 %)
Two or More
43 (10.0 %)
Hispanic
35 (8.2 %)
Black
24 (5.6 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	No
District:	MEXICO 59
Phone:	(573)581-3064
Website:	http://mexicohaw.ss16.sharpschool.com/
Grade Range:	1st - 5th
Total Students:	429
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	442
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Grade 1 98

Grade 2 81

Grade 3 98

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 77