- Enrollment
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hampton, GA
Hawthorne Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hawthorne Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130123002246
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hawthorne Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #4 of 8
- schools in Hampton · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 90.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hawthorne Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hawthorne Elementary School ranks #4 of 8 schools in Hampton, GA.
School address
District: Clayton County · Georgia
NCES ID 130123002246 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Hawthorne Elementary School held near 804 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 58.0 → 53.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 130123002246 · Hampton, GA Other · MID · TRAD
813 enr · 14:1 · 90.5% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Morrow High School (2,077 students)
Hawthorne Elementary School held near 804 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 58.0 → 53.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Hawthorne Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Morrow High Sc
Morrow High School
2,077 students
- Lovejoy High S
Lovejoy High School
2,049 students
- Forest Park Hi
Forest Park High School
1,711 students
- Charles R. Dre
Charles R. Drew High School
1,708 students
- Mundy's Mill H
Mundy's Mill High School
1,665 students
- This school 813
Hawthorne Elementary School
813 students
What this shows Hawthorne Elementary School reports 813 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hawthorne Elementary School compares
Hawthorne Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.5% | ▲ 49% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 813 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
813
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
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
14:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 49% in Georgia - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.5%
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
$14,609
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat 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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 50.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.5, Hawthorne Elementary School is about as mixed as the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clayton County reports $14,609 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hawthorne Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrow High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lovejoy High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forest Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles R. Drew High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mundy's Mill High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hawthorne Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,049
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,711
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,708
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,665
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 18.2:1 students per teacher
Rocky Creek Elementary
Standard public school
696 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Kemp Primary
Standard public school
626 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Mount Carmel Elementary School
Standard public school
547 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Hampton Elementary School
Standard public school
466 students 13.3:1 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 (~813 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hawthorne Elementary School
How many students attend Hawthorne Elementary School?
Hawthorne Elementary School has 813 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hampton, GA. CCD year-over-year: 821 (2022-23) → 804 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hawthorne Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hawthorne Elementary School is 14:1, which is 3% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 11% 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 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% of enrollment, in Hampton, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hawthorne Elementary School?
Hawthorne Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 School rank among schools in Hampton?
By Resource Investment Index, Hawthorne Elementary School ranks #4 of 8 schools in Hampton, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hampton on the city page.
What other schools are in Clayton County?
Besides Hawthorne Elementary School, Clayton County also operates Morrow High School (2,077 students), Lovejoy High School (2,049 students), and Forest Park High School (1,711 students). See the Clayton County district page for the complete list.