Hawthorne Elementary School

3205 Long St
Sweet Home, OR 97386
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 278 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Hawthorne Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 278 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Bottom 50% in OR
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

School Overview

Hawthorne Elementary School's student population of 278 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
278 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

Hawthorne Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 740 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hawthorne Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (OR)
#512 out of 740 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20-29%
32%
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 Oregon by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
35-39%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
6%
25%
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Black
n/a
2%
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White
83%
60%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.30
This chart display the diversity score of Hawthorne Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
43%
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 Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
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 Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hawthorne Elementary School's ranking?
Hawthorne Elementary School is ranked #512 out of 740 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Hawthorne Elementary School often compared to?
Hawthorne Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Foster Elementary School, Oak Heights Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% OR state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% OR state average).
How many students attend Hawthorne Elementary School?
278 students attend Hawthorne Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Hawthorne Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hawthorne Elementary School?
Hawthorne Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
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 Sweet Home SD 55 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 278 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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