Hawthorne Elementary School

4750 Lehrer Dr.
San Diego, CA 92117
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 206 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Hawthorne Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 206 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : 65-69% (Top 1% in CA)
  • : 65-69% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hawthorne Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Hawthorne Elementary School's student population of 206 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
206 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Hawthorne Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
(18-19)
65-69%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hawthorne Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
65-69%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hawthorne Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
8%
12%
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Hispanic
46%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Hawthorne Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Hawthorne Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
25%
21%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Hawthorne Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
4%
n/a
This chart display the percentage of Hawaiian students in Hawthorne Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Two or more races
16%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
0.70
This chart display the diversity score of Hawthorne Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hawthorne Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hawthorne Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Hawthorne Elementary School often compared to?
Hawthorne Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Spreckels Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Hawthorne Elementary School?
206 students attend Hawthorne Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Hawthorne Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hawthorne Elementary School?
Hawthorne Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Hawthorne Elementary School offer ?
Hawthorne Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Hawthorne Elementary School part of?
Hawthorne Elementary School is part of San Diego Unified School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
First Day of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
May 01, 2024 (Wednesday)
First Day of LGBTQ+ Pride Month
June 01, 2024 (Saturday)
Last Day of School / Minimum Day
June 06, 2024 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 206 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : 65-69% (Top 1%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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