Enrollment
227
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 551590002365
Hawthorn Hills Elementary — Wausau, WI
Federal NCES profile for Hawthorn Hills Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 49/100.
👥 Class size 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 18
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Wausau School District · Wisconsin
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.6:1
vs 15.1:1 Wisconsin avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.9%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hawthorn Hills Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Hawthorn Hills Elementary reports 227 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 20.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 23% below the Wisconsin state mean of 15.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 27% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 62.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 63% above the Wisconsin average and 21% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 227 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 33.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Wausau School District spends $16,097 per pupil district-wide, below the Wisconsin average of $18,610 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 38.2% from local sources (property taxes), 51.1% from the state, and 10.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hawthorn Hills Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Wisconsin state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.6:1 | ▼ 23% | 15.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.9% | ▲ 63% | 38.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 227 | top 35% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
62.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 63% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
— 23% below state mean
Top 23% in Wisconsin — lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
33.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,097
per pupil, district-wide
— below Wisconsin avg of $18,610
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.
Overview
Enrollment 227 Top 35% in Wisconsin — larger than 65% of 2,205 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 20.0
Students per teacher 11.6:1 -23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 62.9% +63% vs state
NCES ID 551590002365
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 227:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 33.0%
In-school suspensions 6
Out-of-school suspensions 8
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wausau School District, which includes Hawthorn Hills Elementary.
$16,097
Per student
-14%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $18,610
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 38.2%
State 51.1%
Federal 10.7%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,470
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Enrollment
- 967
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Enrollment
- 893
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Hawthorn Hills Elementary
How many students attend Hawthorn Hills Elementary?
Hawthorn Hills Elementary has 227 students enrolled. It is a other school in Wausau, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hawthorn Hills Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hawthorn Hills Elementary is 11.6:1, which is 23% lower than the Wisconsin average of 15.1:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Wausau, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hawthorn Hills Elementary?
Hawthorn Hills Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.