Hawthorne Elementary School
Tel:
(319)524-3503
- Hawthorne Elementary School serves 542 students in grades Kindergarten-3.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 65-69% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 77%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 65-69% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 75%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 23%.
Top Placements
Hawthorne Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Hawthorne Elementary School's student population of 542 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2005) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-3 |
| Total Students | 542 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 42 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Hawthorne Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Hawthorne Elementary School is 0.29, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1011 out of 1,252 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 77% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 75% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 11% |
| Black | 4% | 6% |
| White | 84% | 77% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.29 | 0.25 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 63% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Keokuk Comm School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Hawthorne Elementary School is Keokuk High School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Keokuk Middle School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Keokuk Middle School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Keokuk Keokuk High School Grades: 9-12 | 581 students
0.5 miles
2285 Middle Rd
Keokuk, IA 52632
(319)524-2542 0.5 9-12 581 - Keokuk Keokuk Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 366 students
0.6 miles
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Keokuk, IA 52632
(319)524-3737 0.6 6-8 366 - Keokuk Torrence Elementary School Grades: PK | 70 students
0.8 miles
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Keokuk, IA 52632
(319)524-1402 0.8 PK 70 - Keokuk George Washington Elementary School Grades: 4-5 | 290 students
1.5 miles
116 N 8th
Keokuk, IA 52632
(319)524-1953 1.5 4-5 290 - Hamilton Hamilton Jr/sr High School Magnet School
Grades: 7-12 | 258 students
3.1 miles
270 N 10th St
Hamilton, IL 62341
(866)332-3880 3.1 7-12 258
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