- Enrollment
- 1,336
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Idaho Falls, ID
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 160153000261
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
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 larger than 80% of Idaho schools.
- #12 of 29
- schools in Idaho Falls · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 46.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Hawthorne Elementary School has class sizes larger than 80% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hawthorne Elementary School ranks #12 of 29 schools in Idaho Falls, ID.
School address
District: Idaho Falls District · Idaho
NCES ID 160153000261 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Hawthorne Elementary School grew from 329 students in 2022-23 to 367 in 2023-24 (+11.6%).
Teacher FTE held 19.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+38 students YoY 160153000261 · Idaho Falls, ID Other · SMALL · TRAD
383 enr · 20.2:1 · 46.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Skyline Senior High School (1,336 students)
Hawthorne Elementary School grew from 329 students in 2022-23 to 367 in 2023-24 (+11.6%). Teacher FTE held 19.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Hawthorne Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Skyline Senior
Skyline Senior High School
1,336 students
- Idaho Falls Se
Idaho Falls Senior High School
1,298 students
- Taylorview Mid
Taylorview Middle School
753 students
- Eagle Rock Mid
Eagle Rock Middle School
704 students
- Longfellow Ele
Longfellow Elementary School
577 students
- This school 383
Hawthorne Elementary School
383 students
What this shows Hawthorne Elementary School reports 383 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hawthorne Elementary School compares
Hawthorne Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.2:1 | ▲ 18% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.8% | ▲ 60% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 383 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
383
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
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
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 80% in Idaho - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$10,159
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $12,445
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 383 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.4%
Hispanic or Latino 27.2%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 67.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.0, Hawthorne Elementary School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Idaho Falls District reports $10,159 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyline Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Idaho Falls Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Taylorview Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eagle Rock Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Longfellow Elementary School | Larger | Lower 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
- 1,298
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~383 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hawthorne Elementary School
How many students attend Hawthorne Elementary School?
Hawthorne Elementary School has 383 students enrolled. It is a public school in Idaho Falls, ID. CCD year-over-year: 329 (2022-23) → 367 (2023-24), up 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hawthorne Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hawthorne Elementary School is 20.2:1, which is 18% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hawthorne Elementary School?
46.8% of students at Hawthorne Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hawthorne Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hawthorne Elementary School is White at 67.4% of enrollment, in Idaho Falls, ID.
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 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hawthorne Elementary School rank among schools in Idaho Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Hawthorne Elementary School ranks #12 of 29 schools in Idaho Falls, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Idaho Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in Idaho Falls District?
Besides Hawthorne Elementary School, Idaho Falls District also operates Skyline Senior High School (1,336 students), Idaho Falls Senior High School (1,298 students), and Taylorview Middle School (753 students). See the Idaho Falls District district page for the complete list.