Enrollment
355
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Toledo, OH
Hawkins Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hawkins Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390449001797
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hawkins Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #16 of 42
- elementary schools in Toledo · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 355
- students enrolled
Hawkins Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hawkins Elementary School ranks #16 of 42 elementary schools in Toledo, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hawkins Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hawkins Elementary School
Hawkins Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Toledo, Ohio, enrolling 355 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 355 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is led by African American (45%) and White (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 355 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Toledo City spends $18,515 per pupil, 26% above the Ohio average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 28.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Toledo's elementary schools, it stands alongside Silver Creek Elementary School (679 students): Hawkins Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.7:1 vs 19.4:1).
Toledo City also operates Start High School (1,105 students) and Waite High School (937 students) alongside Hawkins Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hawkins Elementary School compares
Hawkins Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 25% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 355 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
355
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 18% in Ohio - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,515
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 355 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 44.5%
White 28.7%
Two or More 14.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 44.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.6, Hawkins Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Toledo City, which includes Hawkins Elementary School.
$18,515
Per student
+26%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
+12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.5%
State 43.7%
Federal 28.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Hawkins Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Start High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waite High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bowsher High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jesup W. Scott High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rogers High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hawkins Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,105
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 937
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 700
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Toledo
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Silver Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
679 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Shoreland Elementary School
Standard public school
650 students 22.4:1 students per teacher
Ottawa Hills Elementary School
Standard public school
554 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Greenwood Elementary School
Standard public school
511 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Meadowvale Elementary School
Standard public school
510 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Stranahan Elementary School
Standard public school
502 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~355 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hawkins Elementary School
How many students attend Hawkins Elementary School?
Hawkins Elementary School has 355 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Toledo, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hawkins Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hawkins Elementary School is 13.7:1, which is 25% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hawkins Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hawkins Elementary School is African American at 44.5% of enrollment, in Toledo, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hawkins Elementary School?
Hawkins Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hawkins Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Toledo?
By Resource Investment Index, Hawkins Elementary School ranks #16 of 42 elementary schools in Toledo, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Toledo on the city page.
Is Hawkins Elementary School a good school?
Hawkins Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Toledo City?
Besides Hawkins Elementary School, Toledo City also operates Start High School (1,105 students), Waite High School (937 students), and Bowsher High School (772 students). See the Toledo City district page for the complete list.
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