- Enrollment
- 1,773
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lorain, OH
Hawthorne Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hawthorne Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390442601191
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hawthorne Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #3 of 13
- schools in Lorain · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 218
- students enrolled
Hawthorne Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hawthorne Elementary School ranks #3 of 13 schools in Lorain, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Hawthorne Elementary School shrank from 251 students in 2022-23 to 222 in 2023-24 (-11.6%).
Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 18.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 390442601191 · Lorain, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
218 enr · 12.1:1 · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Lorain High School (1,773 students)
Hawthorne Elementary School shrank from 251 students in 2022-23 to 222 in 2023-24 (-11.6%). Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 18.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Hawthorne Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lorain High Sc
Lorain High School
1,773 students
- General Johnni 439
General Johnnie Wilson Middle School
439 students
- Larkmoor Eleme 432
Larkmoor Elementary School
432 students
- Southview Midd 423
Southview Middle School
423 students
- Longfellow Mid 398
Longfellow Middle School
398 students
- This school 218
Hawthorne Elementary School
218 students
What this shows Hawthorne Elementary School reports 218 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hawthorne Elementary School compares
Hawthorne Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▼ 34% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 218 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
218
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 10% in Ohio - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
64.2%
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
$19,864
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 39.4%
African American 23.4%
White 22.9%
Two or More 14.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.7, Hawthorne Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lorain City reports $19,864 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lorain High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| General Johnnie Wilson Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Larkmoor Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southview Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Longfellow Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | 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
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in Lorain
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Horizon Science Academy Lorain
Standard public school
839 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Larkmoor Elementary School
Standard public school
432 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Toni Wofford Morrison Es
Standard public school
324 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Frank Jacinto Elementary
Standard public school
307 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Stevan Dohanos Elementary School
Standard public school
301 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Palm Elementary School
Standard public school
295 students 17.4:1 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 (~218 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hawthorne Elementary School
How many students attend Hawthorne Elementary School?
Hawthorne Elementary School has 218 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lorain, OH. CCD year-over-year: 251 (2022-23) → 222 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hawthorne Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hawthorne Elementary School is 12.1:1, which is 34% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hawthorne Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hawthorne Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 39.4% of enrollment, in Lorain, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hawthorne Elementary School?
Hawthorne Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Lorain?
By Resource Investment Index, Hawthorne Elementary School ranks #3 of 13 schools in Lorain, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lorain on the city page.
What other schools are in Lorain City?
Besides Hawthorne Elementary School, Lorain City also operates Lorain High School (1,773 students), General Johnnie Wilson Middle School (439 students), and Larkmoor Elementary School (432 students). See the Lorain City district page for the complete list.