- Enrollment
- 1,587
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Columbus, OH
Hawthorne Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hawthorne Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390450401954
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hawthorne Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #27 of 72
- elementary schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.5:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 51.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Hawthorne Elementary School has class sizes larger than 84% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hawthorne Elementary School ranks #27 of 72 elementary schools in Columbus, OH.
School address
District: Westerville City · Ohio
NCES ID 390450401954 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Hawthorne Elementary School held near 540 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.3 → 26.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 390450401954 · Columbus, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
538 enr · 21.5:1 · 51.9% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Westerville-North High School (1,587 students)
Hawthorne Elementary School held near 540 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.3 → 26.9 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
- Westerville-No
Westerville-North High School
1,587 students
- Westerville-So
Westerville-South High School
1,509 students
- Westerville Ce
Westerville Central High School
1,485 students
- Genoa Middle S
Genoa Middle School
702 students
- Walnut Springs 613
Walnut Springs Middle School
613 students
- This school 538
Hawthorne Elementary School
538 students
What this shows Hawthorne Elementary School reports 538 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 Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.5:1 | ▲ 18% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.9% | ▲ 64% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 538 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.5:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
538
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
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
21.5:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 84% in Ohio - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
29.0%
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
$14,875
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.2 FTE
Per 448 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 43.5%
White 25.8%
Two or More 12.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%
Asian 7.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 43.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.2, Hawthorne Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Westerville City reports $14,875 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westerville-North High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westerville-South High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westerville Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Genoa Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Walnut Springs Middle School | Similar size | Lower 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
- 1,509
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,485
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Columbus
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Hamilton Elementary School
Standard public school
1,028 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
United Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
838 students 49.3:1 students per teacher
Horizon Science Academy Elementary School
Standard public school
774 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus
Standard public school
721 students
Indianola Informal K-8 School
Standard public school
721 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Hamilton Intermediate School
Standard public school
706 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~538 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hawthorne Elementary School
How many students attend Hawthorne Elementary School?
Hawthorne Elementary School has 538 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Columbus, OH. CCD year-over-year: 543 (2022-23) → 540 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hawthorne Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hawthorne Elementary School is 21.5:1, which is 18% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 37% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hawthorne Elementary School?
51.9% of students at Hawthorne Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hawthorne Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hawthorne Elementary School is African American at 43.5% of enrollment, in Columbus, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hawthorne Elementary School?
Hawthorne Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 elementary schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Hawthorne Elementary School ranks #27 of 72 elementary schools in Columbus, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Columbus on the city page.
What other schools are in Westerville City?
Besides Hawthorne Elementary School, Westerville City also operates Westerville-North High School (1,587 students), Westerville-South High School (1,509 students), and Westerville Central High School (1,485 students). See the Westerville City district page for the complete list.