Hawthorne Elementary School (Closed 2008)

Hawthorne Elementary School serves 123 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
123 students
Total Classroom Teachers (05-06)
6 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
16%
12%
Hispanic
76%
56%
Black
6%
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.40
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Hawthorne Elementary School?
123 students attend Hawthorne Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Hawthorne Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Hawthorne Elementary School offer ?
Hawthorne Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Hawthorne Elementary School part of?
Hawthorne Elementary School is part of Oakland Unified School District.

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