Serving 267 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Hawthorne Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 267 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NV
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hawthorne Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Hawthorne, NV, encompassing approximately 3,813 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with the farthest edge of the zone located 55 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hawthorne Elementary School's student population of 267 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
267 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hawthorne Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 684 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hawthorne Elementary School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#454 out of 684 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
26%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
6%
1%
Asian
4%
6%
Hispanic
20%
46%
Black
3%
12%
White
55%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
12%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.7%
38.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
81%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hawthorne Elementary School's ranking?
Hawthorne Elementary School is ranked #454 out of 684 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% NV state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Hawthorne Elementary School?
267 students attend Hawthorne Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Hawthorne Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hawthorne Elementary School?
Hawthorne Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hawthorne Elementary School offer ?
Hawthorne Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hawthorne Elementary School part of?
Hawthorne Elementary School is part of Mineral School District.
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