Hawthorne Elementary School

2125 Story St.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 381 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Hawthorne Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% 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: 381 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Top 50% in CA
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Hawthorne Elementary School's student population of 381 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
381 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

Hawthorne Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hawthorne Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
#1767 out of 3649 schools
(Top 50%)
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42%
34%
This chart display 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 2020-21 school year data.
47%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
3%
12%
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Hispanic
40%
56%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
48%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.61
This chart display 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
50%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #1767 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Hawthorne Elementary School often compared to?
Hawthorne Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sinsheimer Elementary School, Pacheco Elementary School, Bishop's Peak Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Hawthorne Elementary School?
381 students attend Hawthorne Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Hawthorne Elementary School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hawthorne Elementary School?
Hawthorne Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than 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 Luis Coastal Unified School District.

School Reviews

5   10/6/2012
Hawthorne is a beautiful school, with great teachers , the hardest working principal (in the "principal business"), friendly students who are working hard to succeed and having fun! GREAT office staff too.Had 4 kids at Hawthorne and we love it!
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 381 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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