- Enrollment
- 1,173
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Beverly Hills, CA
Hawthorne Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hawthorne Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060483000474
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hawthorne Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of California schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Beverly Hills · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- small classes for California
- 12.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hawthorne Elementary has class sizes smaller than 91% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hawthorne Elementary ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Beverly Hills, CA.
School address
District: Beverly Hills Unified · California
NCES ID 060483000474 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Hawthorne Elementary held near 588 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.4 → 38.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 060483000474 · Beverly Hills, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
569 enr · 14.2:1 · 12.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Beverly Hills High (1,173 students)
Hawthorne Elementary held near 588 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.4 → 38.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Hawthorne Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Beverly Hills
Beverly Hills High
1,173 students
- Beverly Vista
Beverly Vista Middle
687 students
- Horace Mann El
Horace Mann Elementary
578 students
- This school
Hawthorne Elementary
569 students
- Moreno High (C 6
Moreno High (Continuation)
6 students
What this shows Hawthorne Elementary reports 569 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hawthorne Elementary compares
Hawthorne Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 34% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.0% | ▼ 78% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 569 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
569
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 9% in California - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$29,437
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 569 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Beverly Hills Unified reports $29,437 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hawthorne Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beverly Hills High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beverly Vista Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Horace Mann Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moreno High (Continuation) | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Hawthorne Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 687
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 6
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar elementary schools in Beverly Hills
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~569 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hawthorne Elementary
How many students attend Hawthorne Elementary?
Hawthorne Elementary has 569 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Beverly Hills, CA. CCD year-over-year: 569 (2022-23) → 588 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hawthorne Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hawthorne Elementary is 14.2:1, which is 34% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 10% 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 Elementary?
12.0% of students at Hawthorne Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hawthorne Elementary?
Hawthorne Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 rank among public schools in Beverly Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, Hawthorne Elementary ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Beverly Hills, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Beverly Hills on the city page.
What other schools are in Beverly Hills Unified?
Besides Hawthorne Elementary, Beverly Hills Unified also operates Beverly Hills High (1,173 students), Beverly Vista Middle (687 students), and Horace Mann Elementary (578 students). See the Beverly Hills Unified district page for the complete list.