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Hawthorn Center

Grades KG–12 · Combined / other · Westland, MI · NCES 260096008066

Special Education School

At a glance

Reported students

12

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

0

NCES CCD 2024–25

Grades served

KG–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Michigan other enrollment

11th percentile

Compared with 344 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

0

Hawthorn Center: 12 reported students.

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
44
Teachers (FTE)
9
Student–teacher ratio
4.9:1

What the reported data says about Hawthorn Center

Hawthorn Center is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Westland. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Michigan Department of Community Health. NCES reports 12 students for 2024–25.

Among 344 combined / other schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 123 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 11th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (75%) and Black (25%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Hawthorn Center

  1. 1How do the reported Not reported student–teacher ratio and 0 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
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Enrollment needs

Free/reduced-price lunch
58.3%
Lunch program
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
5
Nurses (FTE)
4
Psychologists (FTE)
5
Social workers (FTE)
2

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White75%
  • Hispanic0%
  • Black25%
  • Asian0%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial0%

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

AP student enrollment

No students enrolled reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

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.

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Public schools near Hawthorn Center

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

SchoolGradesStudentsDistance
Livonia Transition Program

Other · Livonia Public Schools School District

UG–UG400.3 mi
Cooke School

Other · Northville Public Schools

PK–121223.2 mi
Novi Adult Transition Center

Other · Novi Community School District

UG–UG94.6 mi
Ivywood Classical Academy Genoa Cr Site

Other · Charter · Ivywood Classical Academy

KG–116134.7 mi
Ivywood Classical AcademyRidge Rd Site

Other · Charter · Ivywood Classical Academy

KG–11845.4 mi
David Ellis Academy West

Other · Charter · David Ellis Academy West

PK–127257.1 mi
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Frequently asked questions about Hawthorn Center

What grades does Hawthorn Center serve?

Hawthorn Center reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (special education school) in Michigan Department of Community Health.

How many students attend Hawthorn Center?

Hawthorn Center reported 12 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 11th percentile among 344 Michigan combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 44 students.

Is Hawthorn Center a public, charter, or magnet school?

Hawthorn Center is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Michigan Department of Community Health attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Hawthorn Center students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

58.3% 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 Hawthorn Center in?

Hawthorn Center is part of Michigan Department of Community Health, based in Lansing, MI, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Hawthorn Center?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Livonia Transition Program (0.3 mi), Cooke School (3.2 mi), Novi Adult Transition Center (4.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.