- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Hawthorne Elementary School held near 451 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.4 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 362016001847 · Hawthorne, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
417 enr · 9.9:1 · 8.7% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Westlake High School (566 students)
Hawthorne Elementary School held near 451 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.4 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Hawthorne Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westlake High
Westlake High School
566 students
- Columbus Eleme
Columbus Elementary School
481 students
- Westlake Middl
Westlake Middle School
477 students
- This school
Hawthorne Elementary School
417 students
What this shows Hawthorne Elementary School reports 417 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 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 methodology
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
$31,779
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $28,120
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.
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
District finance for Mount Pleasant Central School District reports $31,779 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~417 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 460 (2022-23) → 451 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.