Hawthorne Elementary School

543 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Hawthorne Elementary School, located in the Northland area of Columbus, Ohio, serves a diverse student population as part of the Columbus City Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills while promoting the social and emotional development of its students. By focusing on core subjects such as literacy and mathematics, the school aims to prepare children for future academic success while encouraging them to become active and respectful members of their community.

Beyond the classroom, Hawthorne Elementary strives to create a supportive partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding neighborhood. The school frequently engages in initiatives designed to enhance student participation and cultivate a sense of school pride. Through a combination of structured instruction and community-focused programming, Hawthorne Elementary works to address the unique needs of each student, ensuring that they have the resources and encouragement necessary to thrive throughout their primary education.

543

Total Students

25.3

Full-Time Teachers

21.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hawthorne Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	157
Hispanic	55
Black	218
Asian	30
Two or More	83

Black
218 (40.1 %)
White
157 (28.9 %)
Two or More
83 (15.3 %)
Hispanic
55 (10.1 %)
Asian
30 (5.5 %)

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:	Westerville City
Phone:	(614)797-7130
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	543
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	328
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	56

* 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 107

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 83

Grade 3 96

Grade 4 83

Grade 5 85