Enrollment
417
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hawthorne, NY
Hawthorne Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hawthorne Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362016001847
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hawthorne Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of New York schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Hawthorne · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.9:1
- small classes for New York
- 8.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Hawthorne Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 72% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hawthorne Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Hawthorne, NY.
School address
District: Mount Pleasant Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362016001847 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.9:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
8.7%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-85% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hawthorne Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hawthorne Elementary School
Hawthorne Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Hawthorne, New York, enrolling 417 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 8.7% free-meal eligibility runs 85% below the New York average.
With 417 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 390 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #106.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 45/100).
12.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Mount Pleasant Central School District also operates Westlake High School (566 students) and Columbus Elementary School (481 students) alongside Hawthorne Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hawthorne Elementary School compares
Hawthorne Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.9:1 | ▼ 16% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.7% | ▼ 85% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 417 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
417
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
8.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% below the New York average of 56.2%
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
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 28% in New York - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$30,912
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $26,410
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 72.2%
Hispanic or Latino 14.1%
Asian 8.2%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 1.7%
Largest group: White at 72.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.0, Hawthorne Elementary School is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mount Pleasant Central School District, which includes Hawthorne Elementary School.
$30,912
Per student
+17%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+86%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 79.3%
State 17.7%
Federal 3.0%
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.
How Hawthorne Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westlake High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Columbus Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westlake Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~417 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hawthorne Elementary School
How many students attend Hawthorne Elementary School?
Hawthorne Elementary School has 417 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hawthorne, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hawthorne Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hawthorne Elementary School is 9.9:1, which is 16% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 37% 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?
8.7% of students at Hawthorne Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hawthorne Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hawthorne Elementary School is White at 72.2% of enrollment, in Hawthorne, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hawthorne Elementary School?
Hawthorne Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hawthorne Elementary School rank among public schools in Hawthorne?
By Resource Investment Index, Hawthorne Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Hawthorne, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hawthorne on the city page.
Is Hawthorne Elementary School a good school?
Hawthorne Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of New York schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Mount Pleasant Central School District?
Besides Hawthorne Elementary School, Mount Pleasant Central School District also operates Westlake High School (566 students), Columbus Elementary School (481 students), and Westlake Middle School (477 students). See the Mount Pleasant Central School District district page for the complete list.
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