- Enrollment
- 1,470
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wausau, WI
Hawthorn Hills Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hawthorn Hills Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551590002365
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hawthorn Hills Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 6
- schools in Wausau · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 62.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Hawthorn Hills Elementary has class sizes smaller than 77% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hawthorn Hills Elementary ranks #3 of 6 schools in Wausau, WI.
School address
District: Wausau School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551590002365 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Hawthorn Hills Elementary shrank from 232 students in 2022-23 to 198 in 2023-24 (-14.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.9 → 18.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 551590002365 · Wausau, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
227 enr · 11.3:1 · 62.9% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: West High (1,470 students)
Hawthorn Hills Elementary shrank from 232 students in 2022-23 to 198 in 2023-24 (-14.7%). Teacher FTE lost 20.9 → 18.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Hawthorn Hills Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West High
West High
1,470 students
- John Muir Midd
John Muir Middle
967 students
- East High
East High
893 students
- Horace Mann Mi
Horace Mann Middle
635 students
- G D Jones Elem 492
G D Jones Elementary
492 students
- This school 227
Hawthorn Hills Elementary
227 students
What this shows Hawthorn Hills Elementary reports 227 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hawthorn Hills Elementary compares
Hawthorn Hills Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.9% | ▲ 63% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 227 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
227
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 23% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.0%
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
$15,133
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 227 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.3%
Asian 18.1%
Two or More 13.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
African American 7.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Largest group: White at 46.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.3, Hawthorn Hills Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wausau School District reports $15,133 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hawthorn Hills Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Muir Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Horace Mann Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| G D Jones Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hawthorn Hills Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 967
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 893
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Wausau
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
G D Jones Elementary
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Standard public school
445 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Thomas Jefferson Elementary
Standard public school
372 students 12:1 students per teacher
Wausau Area Virtual Education
Standard public school
152 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Enrich Excel Achieve Learning Academy
Alternative education program
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Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~227 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hawthorn Hills Elementary
How many students attend Hawthorn Hills Elementary?
Hawthorn Hills Elementary has 227 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wausau, WI. CCD year-over-year: 232 (2022-23) → 198 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hawthorn Hills Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hawthorn Hills Elementary is 11.3:1, which is 22% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 28% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hawthorn Hills Elementary?
62.9% of students at Hawthorn Hills Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hawthorn Hills Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hawthorn Hills Elementary is White at 46.3% of enrollment, in Wausau, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hawthorn Hills Elementary?
Hawthorn Hills Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hawthorn Hills Elementary rank among schools in Wausau?
By Resource Investment Index, Hawthorn Hills Elementary ranks #3 of 6 schools in Wausau, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Wausau on the city page.
What other schools are in Wausau School District?
Besides Hawthorn Hills Elementary, Wausau School District also operates West High (1,470 students), John Muir Middle (967 students), and East High (893 students). See the Wausau School District district page for the complete list.