Hawkins Elementary School

526 Forrest Street
Hattiesburg, MS 39401

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Tel: (601) 583-4311

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Hawkins Elementary School serves 313 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

Hawkins Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 313 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MS
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hawkins Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

School Overview

Hawkins Elementary School's student population of 313 students has declined by 10% over five school years.

The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Total Students

313 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

19 teachers

This chart display the total teachers of Hawkins Elementary School by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Hawkins Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Hawkins Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (MS)

Overall Testing Rank

#539 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Hawkins Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

20-24%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hawkins Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

15-19%

35%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hawkins Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

16:1

14:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Hawkins Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

18%

Black

77%

48%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in Hawkins Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

White

43%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.38

0.59

This chart display the diversity score of Hawkins Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

100%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hawkins Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Hattiesburg Public School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hawkins Elementary School's ranking?

Hawkins Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%).

What schools are Hawkins Elementary School often compared to?

Hawkins Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grace Christian Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).

How many students attend Hawkins Elementary School?

313 students attend Hawkins Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

77% of Hawkins Elementary School students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Hawkins Elementary School?

Hawkins Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.

What grades does Hawkins Elementary School offer ?

Hawkins Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5

What school district is Hawkins Elementary School part of?

Hawkins Elementary School is part of Hattiesburg Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 313 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education