Enrollment
813
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 130123002246
Hawthorne Elementary School — Hampton, GA
Federal NCES profile for Hawthorne Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 38/100.
👥 Class size 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 19
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: Clayton County · Georgia
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)
58.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 14.5:1 Georgia avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
90.5%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hawthorne Elementary School compares with Georgia 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 Elementary School reports 813 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 58.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 2% below the Georgia state mean of 14.5:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 11% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 90.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 49% above the Georgia average and 75% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 407 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 32.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Clayton County spends $13,263 per pupil district-wide, below the Georgia average of $15,679 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 33.4% from local sources (property taxes), 51.5% from the state, and 15.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F), 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 Hawthorne Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Georgia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.5% | ▲ 49% | 60.7% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 813 | top 69% | — | — |
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
90.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 49% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
— 2% below state mean
Top 49% in Georgia — lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
32.5%
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
$13,263
per pupil, district-wide
— below Georgia avg of $15,679
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 407 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 813 Top 69% in Georgia — larger than 31% of 2,315 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 58.0
Students per teacher 14.2:1 -2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 90.5% +49% vs state
NCES ID 130123002246
Student demographics
African American 64.2%
Hispanic or Latino 28.3%
Two or More 4.4%
White 1.8%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 64.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 407:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 32.5%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 22
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clayton County, which includes Hawthorne Elementary School.
$13,263
Per student
-15%
vs Georgia
Avg $15,679
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 33.4%
State 51.5%
Federal 15.1%
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
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Enrollment
- 2,049
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,711
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Enrollment
- 1,708
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,665
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
Similar other schools in Hampton
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Dutchtown Elementary School
Standard public school
962 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Rocky Creek Elementary
Standard public school
696 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Kemp Primary
Standard public school
626 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Mount Carmel Elementary School
Standard public school
547 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Hampton Elementary School
Standard public school
466 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Hawthorne Elementary School
How many students attend Hawthorne Elementary School?
Hawthorne Elementary School has 813 students enrolled. It is a other school in Hampton, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hawthorne Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hawthorne Elementary School is 14.2:1, which is 2% lower than the Georgia average of 14.5:1 and 11% 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 Elementary School?
90.5% of students at Hawthorne Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hawthorne Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hawthorne Elementary School is African American at 64.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Hampton, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hawthorne Elementary School?
Hawthorne Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F) 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.