HAWKINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
HAWKINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Hattiesburg school district, located in HATTIESBURG, MS with about 309 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 20 teachers, HAWKINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
HAWKINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, is a key component of the Hattiesburg Public School District. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational educational experience for its students, emphasizing academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential social skills. The school is situated on Forrest Street and operates under the district's mission to ensure that all students receive the support and resources necessary to succeed in a changing global society.
The school’s official website serves as a primary hub for communication between educators, students, and parents. It offers various resources, including information regarding school policies, district news, and academic initiatives designed to foster student engagement. By maintaining a structured and supportive environment, Hawkins Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for success as they progress through their academic careers within the Hattiesburg Public School system.
For more information, contact HAWKINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (601) 583-4311 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
HATTIESBURG, MS 39401
(601) 583-4311
HAWKINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in HATTIESBURG, MS with about 309 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Hattiesburg
- Total Students:
- 309
- Teachers:
- 20.81
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 309 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending HAWKINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 81% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 80.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 14.2%
- White
- 3.6%
- Asian
- 0.6%
- Two or more races
- 0.6%
- Female
- 49.5%
- Male
- 50.5%
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.