- Enrollment
- 1,954
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sioux Falls, SD
Hawthorne Elementary - 56
Federal NCES profile for Hawthorne Elementary - 56, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 466627000936
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hawthorne Elementary - 56 earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of South Dakota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most South Dakota schools.
- #9 of 22
- schools in Sioux Falls · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.3:1
- large classes for South Dakota
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hawthorne Elementary - 56 has class sizes larger than 71% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hawthorne Elementary - 56 ranks #9 of 22 schools in Sioux Falls, SD.
School address
District: Sioux Falls School District 49-5 · South Dakota
NCES ID 466627000936 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+124 students YoY
Hawthorne Elementary - 56 grew from 334 students in 2022-23 to 458 in 2023-24 (+37.1%).
Teacher FTE added 29.7 → 31.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+124 students YoY 466627000936 · Sioux Falls, SD Other · SMALL · TRAD
443 enr · 15.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln High School - 02 (1,954 students)
Hawthorne Elementary - 56 grew from 334 students in 2022-23 to 458 in 2023-24 (+37.1%). Teacher FTE added 29.7 → 31.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Hawthorne Elementary - 56 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lincoln High S
Lincoln High School - 02
1,954 students
- Jefferson High
Jefferson High School - 67
1,888 students
- Washington Hig
Washington High School - 01
1,819 students
- Roosevelt High
Roosevelt High School - 03
1,785 students
- Memorial Middl
Memorial Middle School - 04
1,133 students
- This school 443
Hawthorne Elementary - 56
443 students
What this shows Hawthorne Elementary - 56 reports 443 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hawthorne Elementary - 56 compares
Hawthorne Elementary - 56 is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Dakota | South Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 247% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 443 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
443
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 247% above the South Dakota average of 28.8%
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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 71% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.1%
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
$11,456
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Dakota avg of $13,985
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 222 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 30.7%
Hispanic or Latino 21.9%
African American 20.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 13.1%
Two or More 9.3%
Asian 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
Largest group: White at 30.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 78.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 78.9, Hawthorne Elementary - 56 is more mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sioux Falls School District 49-5 reports $11,456 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hawthorne Elementary - 56 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln High School - 02 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson High School - 67 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington High School - 01 | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt High School - 03 | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Memorial Middle School - 04 | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hawthorne Elementary - 56's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,888
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,819
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,785
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,133
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Sioux Falls
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Discovery Elementary - 26
Standard public school
873 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17
Standard public school
846 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Hayward Elementary - 38
Standard public school
728 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65
Standard public school
690 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Harvey Dunn Elementary - 54
Standard public school
681 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
John Harris Elementary - 23
Standard public school
666 students 17.1:1 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 (~443 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hawthorne Elementary - 56
How many students attend Hawthorne Elementary - 56?
Hawthorne Elementary - 56 has 443 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sioux Falls, SD. CCD year-over-year: 334 (2022-23) → 458 (2023-24), up 124.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hawthorne Elementary - 56?
The student-teacher ratio at Hawthorne Elementary - 56 is 15.3:1, which is 13% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hawthorne Elementary - 56?
100.0% of students at Hawthorne Elementary - 56 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hawthorne Elementary - 56?
The largest demographic group at Hawthorne Elementary - 56 is White at 30.7% of enrollment, in Sioux Falls, SD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 78.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hawthorne Elementary - 56?
Hawthorne Elementary - 56 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 Hawthorne Elementary - 56 rank among schools in Sioux Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Hawthorne Elementary - 56 ranks #9 of 22 schools in Sioux Falls, SD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sioux Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in Sioux Falls School District 49-5?
Besides Hawthorne Elementary - 56, Sioux Falls School District 49-5 also operates Lincoln High School - 02 (1,954 students), Jefferson High School - 67 (1,888 students), and Washington High School - 01 (1,819 students). See the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 district page for the complete list.