Enrollment
156
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 180327002741
Hawthorne Early Learning Center — Elkhart, IN
Federal NCES profile for Hawthorne Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 61/100.
👥 Class size 61
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 →
The verdict
Hawthorne Early Learning Center earns a C+ Resource Investment Index (61/100), with class sizes smaller than 97% of Indiana schools.
- C+
- Resource Index · 61/100
- 9.8:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 56.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 156
- students enrolled
School address
District: Elkhart Community Schools · Indiana
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)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.8:1
vs 16.1:1 Indiana avg
-39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.8%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hawthorne Early Learning Center compares with Indiana 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
Hawthorne Early Learning Center reports 156 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 12.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 39% below the Indiana state mean of 16.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 38% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 56.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 15% above the Indiana average and 10% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Elkhart Community Schools spends $15,470 per pupil district-wide, above the Indiana average of $14,559 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 26.4% from local sources (property taxes), 56.8% from the state, and 16.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (C+), calculated from 1 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 Hawthorne Early Learning Center compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Indiana state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.8:1 | ▼ 39% | 16.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.8% | ▲ 15% | 49.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 156 | top 6% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Class size vs. every US school
Students per teacher (lower means more individual attention)
10 Among the smallest classes smaller classes than 91% of 92,598 US schools
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Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
School size vs. every US school
Total enrollment — where this school sits by size (neither large nor small is 'better')
156 larger than 15% of 95,891 US schools
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Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 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
56.8%
free-lunch eligible
— 15% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.8:1
students per teacher
— 39% below state mean
Top 3% in Indiana — lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$15,470
per pupil, district-wide
— above Indiana avg of $14,559
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 156 Top 6% in Indiana — larger than 94% of 1,865 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 12.0
Students per teacher 9.8:1 -39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 56.8% +15% vs state
NCES ID 180327002741
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.8%
White 28.2%
African American 9.0%
Two or More 7.7%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.8% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elkhart Community Schools, which includes Hawthorne Early Learning Center.
$15,470
Per student
+6%
vs Indiana
Avg $14,559
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 26.4%
State 56.8%
Federal 16.8%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,073
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
Similar other schools in Elkhart
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Roosevelt Steam Academy
Standard public school
531 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Mary Daly Elementary School
Standard public school
476 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Mary Feeser Elementary School
Standard public school
470 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Osolo Elementary School
Standard public school
452 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Riverview Elementary School
Standard public school
439 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Woodland Elementary School
Standard public school
429 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Hawthorne Early Learning Center
How many students attend Hawthorne Early Learning Center?
Hawthorne Early Learning Center has 156 students enrolled. It is a other school in Elkhart, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hawthorne Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Hawthorne Early Learning Center is 9.8:1, which is 39% lower than the Indiana average of 16.1:1 and 38% 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 Hawthorne Early Learning Center?
56.8% of students at Hawthorne Early Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hawthorne Early Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Hawthorne Early Learning Center is Hispanic or Latino at 53.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in Elkhart, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hawthorne Early Learning Center?
Hawthorne Early Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (C+) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.