Hawthorne Elementary

www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us

260 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Hawthorne Elementary, located in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is a public school within the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) district. It serves students in the elementary grade levels, focusing on providing a comprehensive educational foundation that aligns with the district's broader mission to prepare students for academic success and lifelong learning. The school is integrated into the local community, serving as a hub for neighborhood families and emphasizing the importance of a supportive learning environment.

As an MPS school, Hawthorne Elementary follows the district's curriculum standards and educational policies. The school environment typically emphasizes core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often incorporating social-emotional learning to support the holistic development of its students. For specific information regarding current academic programs, extracurricular offerings, or enrollment details, parents and community members are encouraged to visit the official MPS website or contact the school's administrative office directly.

260

Total Students

20.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hawthorne Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	19
Black	229
Asian	2
Two or More	8
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
229 (88.1 %)
Hispanic
19 (7.3 %)
Two or More
8 (3.1 %)
Asian
2 (0.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Milwaukee School District
Phone:	(414)247-7200
Website:	http://www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	260
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	251
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 56

Kindergarten 38

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 36

Grade 3 27

Grade 4 31

Grade 5 27