Hawthorn Academy South Jordan

www.hawthornacademy.org

Charter School 589 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Hawthorn Academy in South Jordan is a public charter school serving students in grades K-9. The school is known for its commitment to the Classical Education model, which emphasizes a structured curriculum designed to build a strong foundation in core academic subjects, critical thinking, and the development of character. By utilizing a traditional approach, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared for the rigors of high school and beyond.

In addition to its academic focus, Hawthorn Academy places a high value on community and parent involvement, operating under the belief that education is a partnership between the home and the school. The South Jordan campus features a supportive environment that prioritizes academic excellence, civic responsibility, and the development of lifelong learners. As a public charter, it remains tuition-free and follows state curriculum standards while maintaining the autonomy to implement its unique classical teaching methodology.

589

Total Students

28.7

Full-Time Teachers

20.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hawthorn Academy South Jordan
Demographic	Student Count
White	360
Hispanic	135
Black	9
Asian	31
Two or More	43
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	10

White
360 (61.1 %)
Hispanic
135 (22.9 %)
Two or More
43 (7.3 %)
Asian
31 (5.3 %)
Pacific Islander
10 (1.7 %)
Black
9 (1.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hawthorn Academy
Phone:	(801)260-3040
Website:	http://www.hawthornacademy.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	589
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	131
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 103

Grade 1 123

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 53

Grade 6 62