HAWTHORNE PK-8 ACADEMY

HAWTHORNE PK-8 ACADEMY is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the SAN ANTONIO ISD school district, located in SAN ANTONIO, TX with about 821 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 50 teachers, HAWTHORNE PK-8 ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

HAWTHORNE PK-8 ACADEMY, located in the Tobin Hill neighborhood of San Antonio, operates as part of the San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD). As a PK-8 campus, it provides a continuous educational environment that serves students from early childhood through the middle school years. The school is known for its focus on providing a foundational education within a neighborhood setting, aiming to prepare students for the transition to high school by fostering both academic growth and social development during their formative years.

The academy emphasizes a supportive learning community, often leveraging its location near downtown San Antonio to engage with the surrounding urban environment. Like many schools in the SAISD, HAWTHORNE PK-8 ACADEMY is committed to implementing district-wide initiatives aimed at improving student literacy, mathematical proficiency, and social-emotional well-being. By maintaining a smaller, multi-grade structure, the school seeks to build strong relationships between staff, students, and families, creating a cohesive experience for children as they progress from pre-kindergarten through the eighth grade.

For more information, contact HAWTHORNE PK-8 ACADEMY at (210) 738-9795 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.