At a glance
Reported students
360
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
35.2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wisconsin elementary enrollment
60th percentile
Compared with 1,074 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
385
Hawthorne Elementary: 360 reported students.
State peer staffing position
12th percentile
10.2:1 reported; state peer median 12.9:1. 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
- 278
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31.8
- Student–teacher ratio
- 8.7:1
What the reported data says about Hawthorne Elementary
Hawthorne Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Madison. It is one of 54 current school records connected to Madison Metropolitan School District. NCES reports 360 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,074 elementary schools in Wisconsin with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 324 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 60th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.2:1, below the Wisconsin median of 12.9:1 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 Hispanic or Latino (32.5%) and Black (25%). English learners represent 34.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.3%. 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
- 1How do the reported 10.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 35.2 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 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 34.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 66.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.8
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White18.1%
- Hispanic32.5%
- Black25%
- Asian10.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial11.7%
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 Madison Metropolitan School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Shorewood Hills Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
368 reported students
Midvale Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–02
372 reported students
Muir Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
377 reported students
Lori Mann Carey Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
336 reported students
Lowell Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
329 reported students
Lincoln Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
393 reported students
Public schools near Hawthorne Elementary
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schenk Elementary Elementary · Madison Metropolitan School District | KG–05 | 394 | 1.4 mi |
| Lowell Elementary Elementary · Madison Metropolitan School District | PK–05 | 329 | 1.5 mi |
| Emerson Elementary Elementary · Madison Metropolitan School District | PK–05 | 297 | 1.5 mi |
| Sandburg Elementary Elementary · Madison Metropolitan School District | PK–05 | 410 | 1.8 mi |
| Kennedy Elementary Elementary · Madison Metropolitan School District | KG–05 | 582 | 2 mi |
| Marquette Elementary Elementary · Madison Metropolitan School District | 03–05 | 169 | 2.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Hawthorne Elementary
What grades does Hawthorne Elementary serve?
Hawthorne Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Madison Metropolitan School District.
How many students attend Hawthorne Elementary?
Hawthorne Elementary reported 360 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 60th percentile among 1,074 Wisconsin elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 278 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Hawthorne Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 10.2:1, based on 360 students and 35.2 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Wisconsin median for the same school level is 12.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Hawthorne Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Hawthorne Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Madison Metropolitan School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Hawthorne Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
66.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Hawthorne Elementary in?
Hawthorne Elementary is part of Madison Metropolitan School District, based in Madison, WI, which operates 54 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Hawthorne Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Schenk Elementary (1.4 mi), Lowell Elementary (1.5 mi), Emerson Elementary (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.