Hawthorne Elementary School

www.sweethome.k12.or.us/elementary/hawthorne

311 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Hawthorne Elementary School is a public school located in Sweet Home, Oregon, serving students in the Sweet Home School District. As a foundational part of the local community, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes both academic growth and social-emotional development for its primary-aged students. The school is committed to preparing children for future success by emphasizing core curriculum standards while encouraging active participation and a sense of belonging within the student body.

The school maintains a strong connection to the broader Sweet Home community, working closely with families to ensure each student has the resources they need to thrive. By utilizing a variety of instructional strategies and extracurricular activities, Hawthorne Elementary aims to create a well-rounded educational experience. For families looking for specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district-wide initiatives, the school’s official website provides a comprehensive resource for staying engaged with school activities and administrative updates.

311

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hawthorne Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	267
Hispanic	19
Black	1
Two or More	23
American Indian	1

White
267 (85.9 %)
Two or More
23 (7.4 %)
Hispanic
19 (6.1 %)
Black
1 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	N/A
District:	Sweet Home SD 55
Phone:	(541)367-7167
Website:	http://www.sweethome.k12.or.us/elementary/hawthorne
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	311
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	193
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

Kindergarten 53

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 29

Grade 5 47

Grade 6 47