- Enrollment
- 1,167
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Waukesha, WI
Hawthorne Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hawthorne Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551578003126
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hawthorne Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #9 of 19
- schools in Waukesha · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 54.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Hawthorne Elementary has class sizes smaller than 83% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hawthorne Elementary ranks #9 of 19 schools in Waukesha, WI.
School address
District: Waukesha School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551578003126 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Hawthorne Elementary held near 325 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.5 → 31.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 551578003126 · Waukesha, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
321 enr · 10.7:1 · 54.1% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: West High (1,167 students)
Hawthorne Elementary held near 325 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.5 → 31.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Hawthorne Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West High
West High
1,167 students
- North High
North High
911 students
- South High
South High
833 students
- Butler Middle
Butler Middle
786 students
- Eachieve Acade
Eachieve Academy - Wisconsin
639 students
- This school 321
Hawthorne Elementary
321 students
What this shows Hawthorne Elementary reports 321 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hawthorne Elementary compares
Hawthorne Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.7:1 | ▼ 26% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.1% | ▲ 41% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 321 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
321
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 17% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.5%
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
$12,969
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.7%
White 29.3%
African American 7.2%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 1.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.5, Hawthorne Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Waukesha School District reports $12,969 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hawthorne Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Butler Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eachieve Academy - Wisconsin | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hawthorne Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 911
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 833
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 786
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 639
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Waukesha
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Eachieve Academy - Wisconsin
Standard public school
639 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Waukesha Stem Academy
Standard public school
580 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Rose Glen Elementary
Standard public school
490 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Banting Elementary
Standard public school
486 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Summit View Elementary
Standard public school
449 students 15:1 students per teacher
Bethesda Elementary
Standard public school
401 students 13.4:1 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 (~321 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hawthorne Elementary
How many students attend Hawthorne Elementary?
Hawthorne Elementary has 321 students enrolled. It is a public school in Waukesha, WI. CCD year-over-year: 340 (2022-23) → 325 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hawthorne Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hawthorne Elementary is 10.7:1, which is 26% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 32% 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?
54.1% of students at Hawthorne Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hawthorne Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hawthorne Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 56.7% of enrollment, in Waukesha, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hawthorne Elementary?
Hawthorne Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 rank among schools in Waukesha?
By Resource Investment Index, Hawthorne Elementary ranks #9 of 19 schools in Waukesha, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Waukesha on the city page.
What other schools are in Waukesha School District?
Besides Hawthorne Elementary, Waukesha School District also operates West High (1,167 students), North High (911 students), and South High (833 students). See the Waukesha School District district page for the complete list.