Hawthorne Elementary School

363 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Hawthorne Elementary School is a public school located in the Columbia City neighborhood of Seattle, Washington. As part of the Seattle Public Schools district, it serves a diverse student body, reflecting the multicultural landscape of the surrounding Southeast Seattle community. The school is known for its commitment to inclusive education and its focus on fostering a supportive learning environment that addresses both the academic and social-emotional needs of its students.

Academically, Hawthorne Elementary emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that integrates core subjects with enrichment opportunities. The school community is highly engaged, often characterized by active parental involvement and partnerships with local organizations that aim to enhance student experiences. By prioritizing equity and high expectations, Hawthorne strives to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond, serving as a neighborhood anchor that values collaboration, diversity, and student growth.

363

Total Students

22.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hawthorne Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	177
Hispanic	60
Black	44
Asian	32
Two or More	46

White
177 (49.3 %)
Hispanic
60 (16.7 %)
Two or More
46 (12.8 %)
Black
44 (12.3 %)
Asian
32 (8.9 %)

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:	Seattle School District No. 1
Phone:	(206)252-7210
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	363
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	85
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 67

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 54

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Hawthorne Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	67
Grade 1	57
Grade 2	68
Grade 3	56
Grade 4	61
Grade 5	54

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Hawthorne Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	175	48.2%
Male	184	50.7%
Not Specified	4	1.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)