How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Hawthorne Elementary - 56 | Lowell Elementary - 28 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Sioux Falls, SD | Sioux Falls, SD |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 443 | 426 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.9:1 | 14.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100.0% | 72.5% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Hawthorne Elementary - 56 | Lowell Elementary - 28 |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,456 | $11,456 |
| District | Sioux Falls School District | Sioux Falls School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Hawthorne Elementary - 56 | Lowell Elementary - 28 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30.7% | 26.8% |
| African American | 20.3% | 12.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.9% | 33.6% |
| Asian | 3.4% | 2.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 13.1% | 13.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 1.4% | 0.7% |
| Multiracial | 9.3% | 10.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Hawthorne Elementary - 56 | Lowell Elementary - 28 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 180:1 | 187:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 27.8% | 34.9% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 45 | 55 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.