Hawthorne Early Learning Center serves 156 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 156 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hawthorne Early Learning Center's student population of 156 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
156 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hawthorne Early Learning Center is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
54%
15%
Black
9%
14%
White
28%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)80.8%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Hawthorne Early Learning Center?
156 students attend Hawthorne Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Hawthorne Early Learning Center students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hawthorne Early Learning Center?
Hawthorne Early Learning Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hawthorne Early Learning Center offer ?
Hawthorne Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Hawthorne Early Learning Center part of?
Hawthorne Early Learning Center is part of Elkhart Community Schools.
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