Serving 213 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hawthorne Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
213 students
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Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-34%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-34%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
27%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Show full history, 1988–2025 (no data for 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024)
Black
13%
9%
White
50%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Show full history, 1988–2025 (no data for 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024)
Two or more races
5%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Show full history, 1988–2025 (no data for 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024)
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% WI state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WI state average).
How many students attend Hawthorne Elementary School?
213 students attend Hawthorne Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Hawthorne Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hawthorne Elementary School?
Hawthorne Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hawthorne Elementary School offer ?
Hawthorne Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Hawthorne Elementary School part of?
Hawthorne Elementary School is part of Waukesha School District.
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