- Enrollment
- 3,073
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elkhart, IN
Hawthorne Early Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Hawthorne Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180327002741
👥 S:T ratio 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hawthorne Early Learning Center earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #2 of 11
- schools in Elkhart · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 56.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Hawthorne Early Learning Center has class sizes smaller than 80% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hawthorne Early Learning Center ranks #2 of 11 schools in Elkhart, IN.
School address
District: Elkhart Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180327002741 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Hawthorne Early Learning Center grew from 118 students in 2022-23 to 133 in 2023-24 (+12.7%).
Teacher FTE held 12.5 → 12.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+15 students YoY 180327002741 · Elkhart, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
156 enr · 13:1 · 56.8% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Elkhart High School (3,073 students)
Hawthorne Early Learning Center grew from 118 students in 2022-23 to 133 in 2023-24 (+12.7%). Teacher FTE held 12.5 → 12.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Hawthorne Early Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elkhart High S
Elkhart High School
3,073 students
- West Side Midd 569
West Side Middle School
569 students
- North Side Mid 563
North Side Middle School
563 students
- Roosevelt Stea 531
Roosevelt Steam Academy
531 students
- Cleveland Elem 519
Cleveland Elementary School
519 students
- This school 156
Hawthorne Early Learning Center
156 students
What this shows Hawthorne Early Learning Center reports 156 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hawthorne Early Learning Center compares
Hawthorne Early Learning Center is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 18% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.8% | ▲ 15% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 156 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
156
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
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
13:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 20% in Indiana - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$15,145
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
Student-body diversity index 61.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.7, Hawthorne Early Learning Center is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
District finance for Elkhart Community Schools reports $15,145 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hawthorne Early Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elkhart High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Side Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Side Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Steam Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cleveland Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hawthorne Early Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Elkhart
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Roosevelt Steam Academy
Standard public school
531 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Mary Daly Elementary School
Standard public school
476 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Mary Feeser Elementary School
Standard public school
470 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Osolo Elementary School
Standard public school
452 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Riverview Elementary School
Standard public school
439 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Woodland Elementary School
Standard public school
429 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~156 students)
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 public school in Elkhart, IN. CCD year-over-year: 118 (2022-23) → 133 (2023-24), up 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hawthorne Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Hawthorne Early Learning Center is 13:1, which is 18% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 17% 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 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% of enrollment, in Elkhart, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hawthorne Early Learning Center?
Hawthorne Early Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Hawthorne Early Learning Center rank among schools in Elkhart?
By Resource Investment Index, Hawthorne Early Learning Center ranks #2 of 11 schools in Elkhart, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Elkhart on the city page.
What other schools are in Elkhart Community Schools?
Besides Hawthorne Early Learning Center, Elkhart Community Schools also operates Elkhart High School (3,073 students), West Side Middle School (569 students), and North Side Middle School (563 students). See the Elkhart Community Schools district page for the complete list.