HAWTHORNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

332 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Hawthorne Elementary School, located at 2200 W 9th St in Hastings, Nebraska, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Hastings Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on core curriculum standards and cultivating a sense of community, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in their middle school years and beyond.

As a neighborhood school, Hawthorne plays a central role in the local Hastings community, often acting as a hub for student activities and family engagement. The faculty and staff strive to provide a well-rounded educational experience that incorporates inclusive teaching practices, helping students of varying backgrounds and abilities achieve their potential. Through its dedicated instruction and emphasis on character development, Hawthorne Elementary remains a key contributor to the educational landscape of Adams County.

332

Total Students

25.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HAWTHORNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	241
Hispanic	77
Black	4
Two or More	8
Pacific Islander	2

White
241 (72.6 %)
Hispanic
77 (23.2 %)
Two or More
8 (2.4 %)
Black
4 (1.2 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.6 %)

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:	HASTINGS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(402)461-7540
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	332
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	142
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* 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 58

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 46