Hawthorne Elementary - 56

www.sf.k12.sd.us

334 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Hawthorne Elementary is a public school located in the heart of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, serving students in the surrounding neighborhood. As part of the Sioux Falls School District, the school is committed to providing a foundational education that emphasizes core academic skills while fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for its diverse student body. The school is centrally located near downtown Sioux Falls, making it an accessible hub for families in the North Spring Avenue area.

The school places a strong emphasis on community engagement and the holistic development of its students. By leveraging the resources of the Sioux Falls School District, Hawthorne offers a structured curriculum designed to prepare children for their transition to middle school. With a focus on both academic achievement and social-emotional growth, Hawthorne Elementary strives to create a safe, collaborative space where young learners can build the necessary skills to succeed in their educational journey.

334

Total Students

29.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

132.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hawthorne Elementary - 56
Demographic	Student Count
White	108
Hispanic	69
Black	59
Asian	11
Two or More	31
American Indian	52
Pacific Islander	4

White
108 (32.3 %)
Hispanic
69 (20.7 %)
Black
59 (17.7 %)
American Indian
52 (15.6 %)
Two or More
31 (9.3 %)
Asian
11 (3.3 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (1.2 %)

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:	Sioux Falls School District 49-5
Phone:	(605)367-4580
Website:	http://www.sf.k12.sd.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	334
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	443
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

Pre-Kindergarten 75

Kindergarten 47

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 41

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Hawthorne Elementary - 56
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	75
Kindergarten	47
Grade 1	51
Grade 2	40
Grade 3	42
Grade 4	38
Grade 5	41

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Hawthorne Elementary - 56
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	168	50.3%
Male	166	49.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)