Tom Hawkins Elementary School serves 696 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Tom Hawkins Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 696 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tom Hawkins Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Tom Hawkins Elementary School's student population of 696 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
696 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Tom Hawkins Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Tom Hawkins Elementary School is 0.72, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2181 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
17%
12%
Hispanic
40%
56%
Black
5%
5%
White
31%
22%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tom Hawkins Elementary School's ranking?
Tom Hawkins Elementary School is ranked #2181 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Tom Hawkins Elementary School often compared to?
Tom Hawkins Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Monticello Elementary School, Anthony C. Traina Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Tom Hawkins Elementary School?
696 students attend Tom Hawkins Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Tom Hawkins Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tom Hawkins Elementary School?
Tom Hawkins Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Tom Hawkins Elementary School offer ?
Tom Hawkins Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Tom Hawkins Elementary School part of?
Tom Hawkins Elementary School is part of Jefferson Elementary School District.
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