Enrollment
260
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sweet Home, OR
Hawthorne Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hawthorne Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 411197000702
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 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 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 70% of Oregon schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Sweet Home · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.3:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 68.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hawthorne Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hawthorne Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Sweet Home, OR.
School address
District: Sweet Home Sd 55 · Oregon
NCES ID 411197000702 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.5%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hawthorne Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hawthorne Elementary School
Hawthorne Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Sweet Home, Oregon, enrolling 260 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 260 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Among 235 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #175, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 433 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Sweet Home Sd 55 spends $13,318 per pupil, 26% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Sweet Home's elementary schools, it stands alongside Oak Heights Elementary School (303 students): Hawthorne Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.3:1 vs 17.8:1).
Sweet Home Sd 55 also operates Sweet Home High School (752 students) and Sweet Home Junior High School (358 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 Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.5% | ▲ 30% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 260 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
260
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
68.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 30% in Oregon - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.4%
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
$13,318
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 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 84.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Two or More 7.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 84.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.4, Hawthorne Elementary School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sweet Home Sd 55, which includes Hawthorne Elementary School.
$13,318
Per student
-26%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.5%
State 61.7%
Federal 11.9%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Home High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sweet Home Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Heights Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Foster Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Holley Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | 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
- 752
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 277
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 157
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar elementary schools in Sweet Home
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~260 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Hawthorne Elementary School
How many students attend Hawthorne Elementary School?
Hawthorne Elementary School has 260 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sweet Home, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hawthorne Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hawthorne Elementary School is 15.3:1, which is 13% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 3% 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?
68.5% of students at Hawthorne Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hawthorne Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hawthorne Elementary School is White at 84.6% of enrollment, in Sweet Home, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hawthorne Elementary School?
Hawthorne Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hawthorne Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Sweet Home?
By Resource Investment Index, Hawthorne Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Sweet Home, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Sweet Home on the city page.
Is Hawthorne Elementary School a good school?
Hawthorne Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 70% of Oregon 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 Sweet Home Sd 55?
Besides Hawthorne Elementary School, Sweet Home Sd 55 also operates Sweet Home High School (752 students), Sweet Home Junior High School (358 students), and Oak Heights Elementary School (303 students). See the Sweet Home Sd 55 district page for the complete list.
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