Serving 359 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hawthorne Elementary - 56 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 359 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hawthorne Elementary - 56 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Hawthorne Elementary - 56's student population of 359 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
359 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hawthorne Elementary - 56 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 616 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hawthorne Elementary - 56 is 0.78, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#598 out of 616 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
14%
14%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
18%
7%
Black
18%
3%
White
36%
69%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hawthorne Elementary - 56's ranking?
Hawthorne Elementary - 56 is ranked #598 out of 616 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Hawthorne Elementary - 56 often compared to?
Hawthorne Elementary - 56is often viewed alongside schools like Harvey Dunn Elementary - 54, Bridges At Horace Mann - 52 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
How many students attend Hawthorne Elementary - 56?
359 students attend Hawthorne Elementary - 56.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Hawthorne Elementary - 56 students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 14% of students are American Indian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hawthorne Elementary - 56?
Hawthorne Elementary - 56 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hawthorne Elementary - 56 offer ?
Hawthorne Elementary - 56 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Hawthorne Elementary - 56 part of?
Hawthorne Elementary - 56 is part of Sioux Falls School District 49-5.
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