At a glance
Reported students
264
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
18.44
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Idaho elementary enrollment
33rd percentile
Compared with 380 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
350
Hawthorne Elementary School: 264 reported students.
State peer staffing position
21st percentile
14.3:1 reported; state peer median 17.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 245
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.4:1
What the reported data says about Hawthorne Elementary School
Hawthorne Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Boise. It is one of 53 current school records connected to Boise Independent District. NCES reports 264 students for 2024–25.
Among 380 elementary schools in Idaho with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 357 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 33rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.3:1, below the Idaho median of 17.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (62.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (14.4%). English learners represent 3.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Hawthorne Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 14.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 18.44 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 97.7%
- Lunch program
- Not reported
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.4
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White62.9%
- Hispanic14.4%
- Black1.5%
- Asian14.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial6.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Boise Independent District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Collister Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
262 reported students
Washington Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
268 reported students
Garfield Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
278 reported students
Longfellow Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
248 reported students
Hidden Springs Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
247 reported students
Roosevelt Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
284 reported students
Public schools near Hawthorne Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peace Valley Charter School Elementary · Charter · Peace Valley Charter School Inc. | KG–08 | 192 | 0.6 mi |
| Owyhee Early Learning Center Elementary · Boise Independent District | PK–KG | 167 | 0.8 mi |
| Whitney Elementary School Elementary · Boise Independent District | PK–06 | 469 | 0.8 mi |
| Garfield Elementary School Elementary · Boise Independent District | PK–06 | 278 | 1 mi |
| Monroe Elementary School Elementary · Boise Independent District | PK–06 | 206 | 1.3 mi |
| Hillcrest Elementary School Elementary · Boise Independent District | PK–06 | 299 | 1.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Hawthorne Elementary School
What grades does Hawthorne Elementary School serve?
Hawthorne Elementary School reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Boise Independent District.
How many students attend Hawthorne Elementary School?
Hawthorne Elementary School reported 264 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 33rd percentile among 380 Idaho elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 245 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Hawthorne Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 14.3:1, based on 264 students and 18.44 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Idaho median for the same school level is 17.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Hawthorne Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Hawthorne Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Boise Independent District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Hawthorne Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
97.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Hawthorne Elementary School in?
Hawthorne Elementary School is part of Boise Independent District, based in Boise, ID, which operates 53 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Hawthorne Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Peace Valley Charter School (0.6 mi), Owyhee Early Learning Center (0.8 mi), Whitney Elementary School (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.