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Hawthorne Elementary School vs. Bloom Elementary School

Should you attend Hawthorne Elementary School or Bloom Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Hawthorne Elementary School
2301 Clarendon Ave
Louisville, KY 40205
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Bloom Elementary School
1627 Lucia Avenue
Louisville, KY 40204
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)

Bloom Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 438 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hawthorne Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 540 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bloom Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Kentucky 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% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
438 students
540 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hawthorne Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bloom Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hawthorne Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bloom Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
31 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hawthorne Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bloom Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hawthorne Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Jefferson County School District and the state of Kentucky, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bloom Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Jefferson County School District and the state of Kentucky, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#388 out of 1250 schools in KY
(Top 50%)
#112 out of 1250 schools in KY
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hawthorne Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bloom Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Top 50% in KY)
55%
(Top 20% in KY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hawthorne Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Jefferson County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bloom Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Jefferson County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
55-59%
(Top 20% in KY)(21-22 School Year Data)
62%
(Top 10% in KY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hawthorne Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Jefferson County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bloom Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Jefferson County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-29%
(Top 50% in KY)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Top 30% in KY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hawthorne Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Jefferson County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bloom Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Jefferson County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Hawthorne Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Bloom Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
33
-
Kindergarten Students
71
86
Grade 1 Students
70
87
Grade 2 Students
65
90
Grade 3 Students
70
90
Grade 4 Students
71
90
Grade 5 Students
58
97

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hawthorne Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Jefferson County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Bloom Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Jefferson County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
34%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hawthorne Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Jefferson County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bloom Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Jefferson County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
14%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hawthorne Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Jefferson County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bloom Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Jefferson County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
45%
81%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hawthorne Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Jefferson County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bloom Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Jefferson County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hawthorne Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Jefferson County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Bloom Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Jefferson County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.67
0.34
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hawthorne Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Jefferson County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bloom Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Jefferson County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
20%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hawthorne Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Jefferson County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bloom Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Jefferson County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hawthorne Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Jefferson County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bloom Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Jefferson County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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