- Enrollment
- 991
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hastings, NE
Hawthorne Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hawthorne Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317158001052
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hawthorne Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #6 of 8
- schools in Hastings · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 37.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Hawthorne Elementary School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hawthorne Elementary School ranks #6 of 8 schools in Hastings, NE.
School address
District: Hastings Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317158001052 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Hawthorne Elementary School held near 324 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.8 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 317158001052 · Hastings, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
343 enr · 13.7:1 · 37.7% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Hastings Senior High School (991 students)
Hawthorne Elementary School held near 324 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.8 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Hawthorne Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hastings Senio
Hastings Senior High School
991 students
- Hastings Middl
Hastings Middle School
757 students
- Morton Early L
Morton Early Learning Center
501 students
- This school 343
Hawthorne Elementary School
343 students
- Raymond a Wats 336
Raymond a Watson Elem School
336 students
- Longfellow Ele 305
Longfellow Elementary School
305 students
What this shows Hawthorne Elementary School reports 343 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 Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.7% | ▲ 22% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 343 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
343
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.6%
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
$13,831
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
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 343 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.3%
Hispanic or Latino 24.2%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 70.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.5, Hawthorne Elementary School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hastings Public Schools reports $13,831 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hastings Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hastings Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Morton Early Learning Center | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Raymond a Watson Elem School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Longfellow Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 38.5:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~343 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hawthorne Elementary School
How many students attend Hawthorne Elementary School?
Hawthorne Elementary School has 343 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hastings, NE. CCD year-over-year: 332 (2022-23) → 324 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hawthorne Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hawthorne Elementary School is 13.7:1, which is 1% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hawthorne Elementary School?
37.7% of students at Hawthorne Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hawthorne Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hawthorne Elementary School is White at 70.3% of enrollment, in Hastings, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hawthorne Elementary School?
Hawthorne Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Hastings?
By Resource Investment Index, Hawthorne Elementary School ranks #6 of 8 schools in Hastings, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hastings on the city page.
What other schools are in Hastings Public Schools?
Besides Hawthorne Elementary School, Hastings Public Schools also operates Hastings Senior High School (991 students), Hastings Middle School (757 students), and Morton Early Learning Center (501 students). See the Hastings Public Schools district page for the complete list.