- Enrollment
- 752
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Hawthorne Elementary School shrank from 311 students in 2022-23 to 279 in 2023-24 (-10.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-32 students YoY 411197000702 · Sweet Home, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
260 enr · 15.3:1 · 68.5% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Sweet Home High School (752 students)
Hawthorne Elementary School shrank from 311 students in 2022-23 to 279 in 2023-24 (-10.3%). Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Hawthorne Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sweet Home Hig
Sweet Home High School
752 students
- Sweet Home Jun
Sweet Home Junior High School
358 students
- Oak Heights El
Oak Heights Elementary School
303 students
- Foster Element 277
Foster Elementary School
277 students
- This school 260
Hawthorne Elementary School
260 students
- Holley Element 157
Holley Elementary School
157 students
What this shows Hawthorne Elementary School reports 260 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 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 methodology
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
$13,483
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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
District finance for Sweet Home Sd 55 reports $13,483 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 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.
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 (~260 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 311 (2022-23) → 279 (2023-24), down 32.
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, 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 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.
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.