Hawthorne Elementary School

4750 Lehrer Dr.
San Diego, CA 92117
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 206 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Hawthorne Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 206 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : Top 20% in CA
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hawthorne Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Hawthorne Elementary School's student population of 206 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
206 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Hawthorne Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hawthorne Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#1793 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Hawthorne Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hawthorne Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hawthorne Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-49%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Hawthorne Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Hawthorne Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Asian
8%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Hawthorne Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
46%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Hawthorne Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Hawthorne Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
25%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Hawthorne Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
4%
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Hawthorne Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Two or more races
16%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Hawthorne Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Hawthorne Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of Hawthorne Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hawthorne Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hawthorne Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hawthorne Elementary School's ranking?
Hawthorne Elementary School is ranked #1793 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Hawthorne Elementary School often compared to?
Hawthorne Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Spreckels Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Hawthorne Elementary School?
206 students attend Hawthorne Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Hawthorne Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hawthorne Elementary School?
Hawthorne Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Hawthorne Elementary School offer ?
Hawthorne Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Hawthorne Elementary School part of?
Hawthorne Elementary School is part of San Diego Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Hawthorne Elementary School located?
Hawthorne Elementary School is located in the Clairemont neighborhood of San Diego, CA. There are 26 other public schools located in Clairemont.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 206 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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