Hawthorne Elementary School

Summary:

Hawthorne Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Hampton, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 821 students. The school is part of the Clayton County School District, which is ranked 168 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hawthorne Elementary has consistently been ranked in the bottom quarter of Georgia elementary schools, with a ranking between 826 and 1,229 over the past 10 years, and has maintained a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of that time period. The school's academic performance is significantly below the Clayton County and Georgia state averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 16.3% to 33% in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Additionally, Hawthorne Elementary has an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 90.38% to 92.99% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average.

When comparing Hawthorne Elementary to the nearby schools in the Clayton County district, it is clear that Hawthorne is one of the lower-performing schools. The nearby schools, such as Kay R Pace Elementary School of the Arts, Arnold Elementary School, and River's Edge Elementary School, consistently outperform Hawthorne on academic measures and have higher SchoolDigger rankings. The high percentage of economically disadvantaged students at Hawthorne Elementary may be a significant factor contributing to the school's lower academic performance, and addressing these issues could be a priority for the district and school leadership.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

10750 English Rd
Hampton, GA 30228

(770) 472-7669

District: Clayton County

SchoolDigger Rank:
1012^th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,718

Students who attend Hawthorne Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Eddie White Middle School
High:	Lovejoy High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.1

Number of students: 804

Racial breakdown:

African American:

67.3%

Hispanic:

24.5%

Two or more races:

4.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hawthorne Elementary School ranks worse than 81.1% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 18^th among 36 ranked elementary schools in the Clayton County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.59. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (67.3%), Hispanic (24.5%), two or more races (4.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hawthorne Elementary School is 15.1. 30 elementary schools in the Clayton County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Hawthorne Elementary School employs 53 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hawthorne Elementary School is $8,718, which is the 16^th highest among 36 elementary schools in the Clayton County School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Hawthorne Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Clayton County:

SchoolDigger ranks Clayton County 168^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hawthorne Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	29.88	863^rd	1101	21.6%
2007	25.20	926^th	1125	17.7%
2008	18.59	1007^th	1134	11.2%
2009	29.11	904^th	1133	20.2%
2010	29.82	948^th	1183	19.9%
2011	26.57	999^th	1212	17.6%
2012	19.78	1028^th	1201	14.4%
2013	40.99	865^th	1225	29.4%
2014	35.39	930^th	1231	24.5%
2015	24.86	943^rd	1240	24.0%
2016	23.51	942^nd	1233	23.6%
2017	27.61	878^th	1205	27.1%
2018	33.11	803^rd	1209	33.6%
2019	32.79	826^th	1234	33.1%
2021	20.23	955^th	1214	21.3%
2022	19.20	1006^th	1244	19.1%
2023	18.89	1024^th	1242	17.6%
2024	19.59	1012^th	1248	18.9%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Review counts

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100%

Reviews:

by a parent
Monday, July 15, 2013

Hawthorne has proven to be a top-notch school in Clayton County. The teachers are competent and personable. The administration is and front office are exceptional leaders. I am glad my 3rd grad son attends school here. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Hawthorne Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1999	378	263	29	20	1	n/a	n/a	0	691
2000	368	355	15	24	1	n/a	n/a	0	763
2001	365	438	6	40	1	n/a	n/a	0	850
2002	250	595	9	87	1	n/a	n/a	0	942
2003	250	595	9	87	1	n/a	n/a	0	942
2004	198	585	15	115	1	n/a	n/a	0	914
2005	122	546	11	150	2	n/a	n/a	55	886
2006	95	553	11	230	1	n/a	n/a	59	949
2007	62	495	15	251	1	n/a	n/a	44	868
2008	60	515	21	285	2	n/a	n/a	47	930
2009	62	517	23	305	1	n/a	n/a	33	941
2010	60	517	18	345	0	3	35	0	978
2011	63	507	18	352	2	3	29	0	974
2012	49	551	17	319	2	4	37	0	979
2013	55	568	21	302	1	1	37	0	985
2014	43	550	12	290	1	1	30	0	927
2015	49	565	10	259	1	0	33	0	917
2016	37	637	9	254	0	1	24	0	962
2017	34	633	7	255	0	1	19	0	949
2018	31	634	11	249	0	0	21	0	946
2019	20	630	14	226	0	0	24	0	914
2020	28	614	10	207	1	0	26	0	886
2021	23	570	10	207	0	0	17	0	827
2022	26	565	11	192	2	2	26	0	824
2023	22	575	9	191	3	1	20	0	821
2024	15	541	9	197	2	1	39	0	804

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hawthorne Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	691	40.9	16.9	38.4
2000	763	43.0	17.7	42.6
2001	850	50.3	16.9	45.6
2002	942	50.7	18.6	56.9
2003	942	50.7	18.6	56.9
2004	914	52.9	17.3	61.9
2005	886	58.9	15.0	73.3
2006	949	57.5	16.5	78
2007	868	59.0	14.7	79.7
2008	930	61.0	15.2	81
2009	941	68.0	13.8	80.9
2010	978	61.5	15.9	83.8
2011	974	58.5	16.6	82.1
2012	979	59.5	16.4	89
2013	985	55.3	17.8	89.5
2014	927	56.8	16.3	99.7
2015	917	56.0	16.3	95.5
2016	962	55.0	17.4	99.5
2017	949	52.0	18.2	99.5
2018	946	59.0	16.0	99.5
2019	914	53.0	17.2	92.9
2020	886	52.0	17.0	92.9
2021	827	53.0	15.6	93
2022	824	55.0	14.9	n/a
2023	821	58.0	14.1	90.5
2024	804	53.0	15.1	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hawthorne Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	691	40.9	16.9	38.4
2000	763	43.0	17.7	42.6
2001	850	50.3	16.9	45.6
2002	942	50.7	18.6	56.9
2003	942	50.7	18.6	56.9
2004	914	52.9	17.3	61.9
2005	886	58.9	15.0	73.3
2006	949	57.5	16.5	78
2007	868	59.0	14.7	79.7
2008	930	61.0	15.2	81
2009	941	68.0	13.8	80.9
2010	978	61.5	15.9	83.8
2011	974	58.5	16.6	82.1
2012	979	59.5	16.4	89
2013	985	55.3	17.8	89.5
2014	927	56.8	16.3	99.7
2015	917	56.0	16.3	95.5
2016	962	55.0	17.4	99.5
2017	949	52.0	18.2	99.5
2018	946	59.0	16.0	99.5
2019	914	53.0	17.2	92.9
2020	886	52.0	17.0	92.9
2021	827	53.0	15.6	93
2022	824	55.0	14.9	n/a
2023	821	58.0	14.1	90.5
2024	804	53.0	15.1	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hawthorne Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$638 (7.5%)	$7,897 (92.5%)	$8,535
2018	$568 (6.1%)	$8,685 (93.9%)	$9,254
2019	$772 (8.9%)	$7,946 (91.1%)	$8,718

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hawthorne Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 826^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 1024^th of 1242 Elementary schools	15.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hawthorne Elementary School)	36.7	25.8	10.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Clayton County)	26.9	18.1	8.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hawthorne Elementary School)	50	26.6	23.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Clayton County)	35.9	23.7	12.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hawthorne Elementary School)	26.6	20.4	6.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Clayton County)	26.5	18.2	8.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hawthorne Elementary School)	27.2	17.1	10.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Clayton County)	29.2	23.4	5.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hawthorne Elementary School)	31.5	16.3	15.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Clayton County)	30.4	22.9	7.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hawthorne Elementary School)	38	18.7	19.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Clayton County)	23.2	15.6	7.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Hawthorne Elementary School)	34	14.6	19.4%
5th Grade Science (Clayton County)	26.5	17.1	9.4%
5th Grade Science (Georgia)	43	40	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	914	821	10.2%
African American	630	575	8.7%
American Indian	0	3
Asian	14	9	35.7%
Hispanic	226	191	15.5%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	20	22	10%
Two or More Races	24	20	16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	92.9%	90.5%	2.4%

Schools Near Hawthorne Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hawthorne Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10750 English Rd	Hampton	30228	Henry County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 472-7669	804	53	15.1	100.0%	15 (1.9%)	541 (67.3%)	197 (24.5%)	9 (1.1%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	39 (4.9%)	19.6	1012^th of 1248 public elementary schools	18.9%		18.9	1024^th of 1242 public elementary schools	17.6%	12	24.0	26.8	26.8	16.3	33.0	17.6	17.0	$8,718	$772	$7,946
Kemp Elementary School	Public	3-5	10990 Folsom Rd	Hampton	30228	Henry County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 473-2870	600	38	15.7	100.0%	10 (1.7%)	461 (76.8%)	86 (14.3%)	11 (1.8%)	6 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (4.3%)	28.6	878^th of 1248 public elementary schools	29.6%		23.5	947^th of 1242 public elementary schools	23.8%	69	21.6	17.5	37.5	43.8	33.0	28.8	19.7	$7,530	$553	$6,978
Kemp Primary	Public	PK, KG-2	1090 McDonough Rd	Hampton	30228	Henry County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 610-4300	672	44	15.2	90.8%	19 (2.8%)	524 (78.0%)	91 (13.5%)	4 (0.6%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (4.5%)								(n/a)								$9,140	$645	$8,494
Michelle Obama STEM Elementary Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	11808 Panhandle Rd	Hampton	30228	Henry County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 472-2850	970	61	15.9	95.1%	17 (1.8%)	781 (80.5%)	118 (12.2%)	9 (0.9%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (4.4%)	21.6	987^th of 1248 public elementary schools	20.9%		17.5	1057^th of 1242 public elementary schools	14.9%	70	21.1	24.2	29.4	22.5	35.3	16.9	22.1	$5,074	$308	$4,766
Brown Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9771 Poston Rd	Jonesboro	30238	Clayton County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 473-2785	671	45	14.9	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	538 (80.2%)	93 (13.9%)	12 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (4.2%)	22.9	965^th of 1248 public elementary schools	22.7%		20.1	1008^th of 1242 public elementary schools	18.8%	43	23.9	23.4	27.9	21.1	27.0	29.4	23.5	$8,421	$601	$7,819
River's Edge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	205 Northbridge Rd	Fayetteville	30215	Fayette County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 460-2340	692	46	15.0	74.9%	5 (0.7%)	589 (85.1%)	60 (8.7%)	11 (1.6%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	23 (3.3%)	31.8	812^th of 1248 public elementary schools	34.9%		25.4	908^th of 1242 public elementary schools	26.9%	96	24.8	21.4	43.1	41.9	21.4	21.6	35.7	$8,060	$344	$7,717
Suder Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1400 Lake Jodeco Rd	Jonesboro	30236	Clayton County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 473-2820	573	42	13.6	99.3%	5 (0.9%)	410 (71.6%)	114 (19.9%)	17 (3.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (4.5%)	15.6	1091^st of 1248 public elementary schools	12.6%		14.5	1097^th of 1242 public elementary schools	11.7%	6	17.6	15.1	26.7	21.6	26.7	12.9	20.8	$8,801	$649	$8,152
Lee Street Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	178 Lee St	Jonesboro	30236	Clayton County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 473-2815	534	40	13.3	100.0%	23 (4.3%)	370 (69.3%)	118 (22.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (3.7%)	7	1229^th of 1248 public elementary schools	1.5%		7.4	1218^th of 1242 public elementary schools	1.9%	11	7.8	5.6	15.0	17.9	6.7	9.2	12.4	$8,621	$656	$7,965
Arnold Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	216 Stockbridge Rd	Jonesboro	30236	Clayton County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 473-2800	439	31	14.1	76.1%	14 (3.2%)	297 (67.7%)	83 (18.9%)	24 (5.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.6%)	45.2	625^th of 1248 public elementary schools	49.9%		55.9	500^th of 1242 public elementary schools	59.7%	125	29.2	25.0	53.9	33.3	40.0	47.4	36.8	$8,587	$508	$8,079
Kay R Pace Elementary School of the Arts	Public	PK, KG-5	1821 Walt Stephens Rd	Jonesboro	30236	Clayton County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 479-0101	512	28	18.2	68.2%	10 (2.0%)	434 (84.8%)	35 (6.8%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (5.9%)	43.7	640^th of 1248 public elementary schools	48.7%		61.9	426^th of 1242 public elementary schools	65.7%	214	34.4	47.1	43.0	27.1	54.0	24.4	27.9	$7,819	$332	$7,487

Frequently Asked Questions about Hawthorne Elementary School

How many students attend Hawthorne Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 804 students attended Hawthorne Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Hawthorne Elementary School?

Students at Hawthorne Elementary School are 67% African American, 25% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% White, 1% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Hawthorne Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Hawthorne Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Eddie White Middle School
High : Lovejoy High School

Is Hawthorne Elementary School a good school?

Hawthorne Elementary School ranks in the bottom 18.9% of Georgia elementary schools.

What district is Hawthorne Elementary School in?

Clayton County

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