Hawthorne Elementary

Summary:

Hawthorne Elementary is a public magnet elementary school in Louisville, Kentucky, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 448 students. The school is part of the Jefferson County school district, which is ranked 141 out of 159 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hawthorne Elementary consistently outperforms the Jefferson County and Kentucky state averages in various subject areas, including Mathematics, Reading, Science, Writing, Social Studies, and Editing/Mechanics. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Hawthorne's 5th-grade students scored 68% proficient or better in Reading, compared to 36% for Jefferson County and 46% for the state. The school's performance is particularly strong in Reading, where it ranks in the top 45 out of 135 Kentucky elementary schools for Hispanic students and the top 44 out of 659 for White students. However, the school's performance for students with low socioeconomic status is relatively lower, ranking in the bottom 437 out of 665 Kentucky elementary schools in the 2023-2024 school year.

Hawthorne Elementary outperforms many of the nearby schools in the Jefferson County district, particularly in subject areas like Reading and Science. For example, Greathouse/Shryock Traditional, a magnet school located about 2.73 miles away, consistently ranks among the top 3 elementary schools in the state and outperforms Hawthorne in most subject areas. However, Hawthorne's performance is still significantly better than other nearby schools, such as Price Elementary and Goldsmith Elementary, which struggle with lower proficiency rates across multiple subjects.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

 2301 Clarendon Ave
       Louisville, KY  40205


(502) 485-8263

District: Jefferson County

SchoolDigger Rank:
248th of 685 Kentucky Elementary Schools


Students who attend Hawthorne Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Highland Middle
High:    Atherton High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.9 Help
Number of students:  448

Racial breakdown:

White:
43.8%
Hispanic:
32.4%
African American:
15.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42% Help


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Compare Details Hawthorne Elementary ranks better than 63.8% of elementary schools in Kentucky. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.82. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hawthorne Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Hawthorne Elementary 248th of 685 Kentucky public elementary schools. (See Hawthorne Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Jefferson County:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson County 141st of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hawthorne Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Hawthorne Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 72.27 152nd 638 76.2%
2008 78.41 104th 651 84.0%
2009 52.83 338th 658 48.6%
2010 40.18 459th 683 32.8%
2011 26.47 555th 688 19.3%
2012 46.87 385th 713 46.0%
2013 33.20 540th 719 24.9%
2014 51.21 352nd 705 50.1%
2015 56.54 287th 698 58.9%
2016 56.46 291st 690 57.8%
2017 53.79 317th 694 54.3%
2018 43.71 408th 691 41.0%
2019 36.52 505th 700 27.9%
2021 50.22 233rd 517 54.9%
2022 60.36 222nd 684 67.5%
2023 53.90 301st 687 56.2%
2024 60.82 248th 685 63.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Hawthorne Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 33.75 492nd 661 25.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hawthorne Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.58 536th 631 15.1%
2019 26.37 548th 664 17.5%
2022 40.86 397th 667 40.5%
2023 30.10 495th 670 26.1%
2024 37.22 437th 665 34.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Hawthorne Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.77 299th 663 54.9%
2019 42.67 440th 671 34.4%
2021 75.63 44th 312 85.9%
2022 54.52 259th 641 59.6%
2023 57.09 245th 639 61.7%
2024 58.01 253rd 644 60.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Hawthorne Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.60 504th 665 24.2%
2019 28.08 544th 676 19.5%
2021 38.81 221st 325 32.0%
2022 70.18 126th 657 80.8%
2023 37.39 419th 652 35.7%
2024 58.91 232nd 652 64.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Hawthorne Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.95 126th 184 31.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hawthorne Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.59 61st 153 60.1%
2019 40.08 96th 152 36.8%
2022 50.04 46th 114 59.6%
2023 48.01 57th 120 52.5%
2024 59.69 45th 135 66.7%
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Rank History for White students at Hawthorne Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.76 161st 593 72.8%
2019 51.64 286th 592 51.7%
2022 78.48 89th 656 86.4%
2023 84.59 65th 658 90.1%
2024 87.03 44th 659 93.3%
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Data source: test scores: Kentucky Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Hawthorne Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 226 98 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 329
1989 182 91 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 280
1990 193 74 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 268
1991 238 103 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 345
1992 263 97 3 5 0 n/a n/a 28 396
1993 324 76 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 409
1994 268 109 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 381
1995 279 150 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 432
1996 279 150 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 432
1997 295 164 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 468
1998 238 194 2 12 0 n/a n/a 7 453
1999 215 183 1 25 0 n/a n/a 0 424
2000 215 186 1 40 0 n/a n/a 0 442
2001 207 200 1 29 1 n/a n/a 0 438
2002 178 144 4 26 0 n/a n/a 0 352
2003 178 144 4 26 0 n/a n/a 0 352
2004 175 149 4 33 3 n/a n/a 0 364
2005 140 115 4 39 0 n/a n/a 0 298
2006 167 105 3 44 2 n/a n/a 0 321
2007 158 109 7 33 2 n/a n/a 26 335
2008 163 119 7 45 2 n/a n/a 32 368
2009 178 120 4 44 0 n/a n/a 57 403
2010 206 137 7 46 0 n/a n/a 46 442
2011 239 167 11 56 0 1 15 0 489
2012 229 161 8 69 1 1 15 0 484
2013 248 139 6 77 0 1 16 0 487
2014 228 151 12 79 1 1 24 0 496
2015 233 140 12 81 1 0 25 0 492
2016 236 131 14 85 1 0 22 0 489
2017 236 107 14 96 1 0 22 0 476
2018 224 95 18 102 1 0 23 0 463
2019 228 83 18 108 0 0 22 0 459
2020 220 80 16 122 0 0 28 0 466
2021 210 76 11 111 0 0 25 0 433
2022 194 76 14 112 0 0 32 0 428
2023 196 71 7 145 0 0 29 0 448

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 329 18.8 17.5 n/a
1989 280 17.4 16.0 n/a
1990 268 17.6 15.2 n/a
1991 345 20.7 16.6 n/a
1992 396 20.9 18.9 n/a
1993 409 28.0 14.6 n/a
1994 381 22.0 17.3 n/a
1995 432 28.6 15.1 n/a
1996 432 28.6 15.1 n/a
1997 468 30.9 15.1 36.5
1998 453 31.2 14.5 39
1999 424 22.4 19.3 48.6
2000 442 22.4 20.2 48.9
2001 438 n/a 0.0 52.3
2002 352 21.0 16.8 83.2
2003 352 21.0 16.8 83.2
2004 364 24.5 14.9 n/a
2005 298 24.9 12.0 n/a
2006 321 22.5 14.3 74.1
2007 335 26.0 12.9 74.1
2008 368 25.4 14.5 52.1
2009 403 27.8 14.5 57.8
2010 442 21.5 20.5 50.3
2011 489 28.0 17.4 59.1
2012 484 27.6 17.5 53.5
2013 487 30.8 15.8 51.5
2014 496 28.1 17.6 42.7
2015 492 28.0 17.5 56.9
2016 489 26.0 18.8 59.7
2017 476 27.3 17.4 57.1
2018 463 27.3 16.9 55.5
2019 459 30.3 15.1 39.2
2020 466 29.8 15.6 40.6
2021 433 30.4 14.2 37.6
2022 428 29.4 14.5 46.7
2023 448 28.1 15.9 42

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 329 18.8 17.5 n/a
1989 280 17.4 16.0 n/a
1990 268 17.6 15.2 n/a
1991 345 20.7 16.6 n/a
1992 396 20.9 18.9 n/a
1993 409 28.0 14.6 n/a
1994 381 22.0 17.3 n/a
1995 432 28.6 15.1 n/a
1996 432 28.6 15.1 n/a
1997 468 30.9 15.1 36.5
1998 453 31.2 14.5 39
1999 424 22.4 19.3 48.6
2000 442 22.4 20.2 48.9
2001 438 n/a 0.0 52.3
2002 352 21.0 16.8 83.2
2003 352 21.0 16.8 83.2
2004 364 24.5 14.9 n/a
2005 298 24.9 12.0 n/a
2006 321 22.5 14.3 74.1
2007 335 26.0 12.9 74.1
2008 368 25.4 14.5 52.1
2009 403 27.8 14.5 57.8
2010 442 21.5 20.5 50.3
2011 489 28.0 17.4 59.1
2012 484 27.6 17.5 53.5
2013 487 30.8 15.8 51.5
2014 496 28.1 17.6 42.7
2015 492 28.0 17.5 56.9
2016 489 26.0 18.8 59.7
2017 476 27.3 17.4 57.1
2018 463 27.3 16.9 55.5
2019 459 30.3 15.1 39.2
2020 466 29.8 15.6 40.6
2021 433 30.4 14.2 37.6
2022 428 29.4 14.5 46.7
2023 448 28.1 15.9 42

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Hawthorne Elementary

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $1,442 (8.7%) $465 (2.8%) $1,907 (11.5%) $12,350 (74.4%) $1,373 (8.3%) $13,723 (82.7%) $16,589
2019 $899 (5.9%) $370 (2.4%) $1,269 (8.3%) $11,881 (77.5%) $1,327 (8.7%) $13,208 (86.1%) $15,333
2020 $1,121 (7.1%) $412 (2.6%) $1,533 (9.7%) $12,143 (77.1%) $1,203 (7.6%) $13,346 (84.7%) $15,754
2021 $1,391 (8.1%) $648 (3.8%) $2,039 (11.9%) $13,353 (77.8%) $1,135 (6.6%) $14,488 (84.5%) $17,155
2022 $3,346 (16.9%) $1,130 (5.7%) $4,476 (22.6%) $12,727 (64.3%) $1,291 (6.5%) $14,018 (70.8%) $19,789

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hawthorne Elementary

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

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 505th of 700 Elementary schoolsRanks 301st of 687 Elementary schools
 28.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students459448
 2.4%
African American8371
 14.5%
American Indian00
Asian187
 61.1%
Hispanic108145
 34.3%
Pacific Islander00
White228196
 14%
Two or More Races2229
 31.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.2%42%
 2.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Hawthorne Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 448 students attended Hawthorne Elementary.

Hawthorne Elementary ranks 248th of 685 Kentucky elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Hawthorne Elementary are 44% White, 32% Hispanic, 16% African American, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Students who attend Hawthorne Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Highland Middle
High : Atherton High


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

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