Hawthorne School

Summary:

Hawthorne School is an exceptional elementary school located in Salt Lake City, Utah, serving 362 students in grades K-6. As part of the Salt Lake District, which is ranked 54 out of 98 districts in the state, Hawthorne School has consistently been among the top-performing elementary schools in Utah, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and a statewide ranking that has ranged from 9th to 65th over the past decade.

Hawthorne School significantly outperforms the Salt Lake District and the state of Utah in academic proficiency across all grade levels and subject areas, with 80.5% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 44% for the district and 46.7% for the state. The school also has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 22.38%, compared to nearby schools like Nibley Park School (59.59%) and Liberty School (99.49%). Additionally, Hawthorne School has a low student-teacher ratio of 19:1, which is lower than the nearby Uintah School (21.2:1) and Bonneville School (21.3:1).

The consistent high performance and exceptional academic results of Hawthorne School, combined with its diverse student population and supportive learning environment, make it a standout elementary school within the Salt Lake District. The school's success can serve as a model for other schools in the district and the state, highlighting the importance of effective teaching practices, strong leadership, and a commitment to providing equitable educational opportunities for all students.

Detail:

Public K-6

1675 S 600 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84105

(801) 481-4824

District: Salt Lake District

SchoolDigger Rank:
9^th of 561 Utah Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,891

Students who attend Hawthorne School usually attend:

Middle:	Clayton Middle
High:	Highland High
	Innovations High School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.0

Number of students: 362

Racial breakdown:

White:

67.7%

Asian:

11.0%

Hispanic:

9.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 22.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hawthorne School ranks better than 98.4% of elementary schools in Utah. It also ranks 2^nd among 23 ranked elementary schools in the Salt Lake District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.36. (See more...)

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Student Body

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hawthorne School is $9,891. 19 elementary schools in the Salt Lake District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Salt Lake District:

SchoolDigger ranks Salt Lake District 54^th of 98 Utah school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hawthorne School

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Rank History for all students at Hawthorne School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	UT State Percentile
2008	64.21	183^rd	498	63.3%
2009	65.76	188^th	509	63.1%
2010	66.67	172^nd	518	66.8%
2011	65.00	223^rd	563	60.4%
2012	67.23	206^th	579	64.4%
2013	70.05	163^rd	576	71.7%
2014	82.32	65^th	509	87.2%
2015	88.98	33^rd	537	93.9%
2016	89.53	32^nd	533	94.0%
2017	93.04	18^th	526	96.6%
2018	94.51	13^th	528	97.5%
2019	93.17	18^th	572	96.9%
2021	90.56	25^th	559	95.5%
2022	91.37	23^rd	551	95.8%
2023	95.30	11^th	561	98.0%
2024	95.36	9^th	561	98.4%

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Rank History for White students at Hawthorne School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	UT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	92.01	18^th	435	95.9%

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Data source: test scores: Utah State Board 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.

Data source: Utah State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Hawthorne School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	471	7	15	55	11	n/a	n/a	0	559
1989	542	6	14	67	12	n/a	n/a	0	641
1990	559	11	23	73	10	n/a	n/a	0	676
1991	564	9	16	87	15	n/a	n/a	0	691
1992	523	7	19	104	17	n/a	n/a	0	670
1993	493	13	16	118	13	n/a	n/a	0	653
1994	441	12	21	112	19	n/a	n/a	0	605
1995	392	19	22	89	16	n/a	n/a	0	538
1996	392	19	22	89	16	n/a	n/a	0	538
1997	384	6	33	77	9	n/a	n/a	0	509
1998	335	14	32	73	7	n/a	n/a	0	461
1999	313	17	31	89	11	n/a	n/a	0	461
2000	257	16	28	76	13	n/a	n/a	0	390
2001	237	17	35	72	9	n/a	n/a	0	370
2002	191	13	34	53	9	n/a	n/a	0	300
2003	191	13	34	53	9	n/a	n/a	0	300
2004	345	14	39	51	12	n/a	n/a	0	461
2005	333	14	44	58	10	n/a	n/a	0	459
2006	359	22	43	60	12	n/a	n/a	0	496
2007	347	16	48	59	10	n/a	n/a	0	480
2008	360	29	50	47	11	n/a	n/a	8	505
2009	375	24	39	47	12	n/a	n/a	10	507
2010	315	20	34	36	7	n/a	n/a	78	490
2011	358	11	24	49	3	10	27	0	482
2012	342	8	23	60	4	10	30	0	477
2013	332	12	18	65	3	7	29	0	466
2014	328	13	23	64	4	11	29	0	472
2015	286	16	26	57	2	10	31	0	428
2016	295	16	33	44	1	10	30	0	429
2017	291	11	28	54	1	17	31	0	433
2018	309	12	29	49	1	11	28	0	439
2019	311	11	39	44	3	9	25	0	442
2020	285	10	37	39	3	8	31	0	413
2021	271	7	36	33	5	7	31	0	390
2022	240	5	34	42	4	5	30	0	360
2023	245	7	40	35	3	6	26	0	362

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 School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	559	18.5	30.2	n/a
1989	641	23.0	27.8	n/a
1990	676	28.0	24.1	38.2
1991	691	26.0	26.5	36.3
1992	670	25.0	26.8	41.3
1993	653	27.5	23.7	45.2
1994	605	28.3	21.4	41
1995	538	26.0	20.7	37.7
1996	538	26.0	20.7	37.7
1997	509	27.0	18.9	37.7
1998	461	24.0	19.2	38.4
1999	461	25.2	18.3	47.7
2000	390	23.1	16.9	48.5
2001	370	20.6	18.0	54.3
2002	300	14.0	21.4	61.7
2003	300	14.0	21.4	61.7
2004	461	20.0	23.1	37.7
2005	459	19.1	24.0	40.5
2006	496	25.0	19.8	38.7
2007	480	18.8	25.5	99.4
2008	505	21.5	23.5	40
2009	507	29.9	18.8	38.4
2010	490	19.5	25.1	51
2011	482	20.0	24.1	40.2
2012	477	18.6	25.5	43.8
2013	466	18.5	25.1	55.2
2014	472	18.5	25.4	33.1
2015	428	n/a	n/a	29.2
2016	429	n/a	n/a	28.2
2017	433	18.5	23.3	26.8
2018	439	n/a	n/a	21.6
2019	442	20.9	21.1	22.6
2020	413	20.0	20.5	22.5
2021	390	n/a	n/a	16.9
2022	360	18.0	20.0	18.9
2023	362	19.0	19.0	22.4

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 School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	559	18.5	30.2	n/a
1989	641	23.0	27.8	n/a
1990	676	28.0	24.1	38.2
1991	691	26.0	26.5	36.3
1992	670	25.0	26.8	41.3
1993	653	27.5	23.7	45.2
1994	605	28.3	21.4	41
1995	538	26.0	20.7	37.7
1996	538	26.0	20.7	37.7
1997	509	27.0	18.9	37.7
1998	461	24.0	19.2	38.4
1999	461	25.2	18.3	47.7
2000	390	23.1	16.9	48.5
2001	370	20.6	18.0	54.3
2002	300	14.0	21.4	61.7
2003	300	14.0	21.4	61.7
2004	461	20.0	23.1	37.7
2005	459	19.1	24.0	40.5
2006	496	25.0	19.8	38.7
2007	480	18.8	25.5	99.4
2008	505	21.5	23.5	40
2009	507	29.9	18.8	38.4
2010	490	19.5	25.1	51
2011	482	20.0	24.1	40.2
2012	477	18.6	25.5	43.8
2013	466	18.5	25.1	55.2
2014	472	18.5	25.4	33.1
2015	428	n/a	n/a	29.2
2016	429	n/a	n/a	28.2
2017	433	18.5	23.3	26.8
2018	439	n/a	n/a	21.6
2019	442	20.9	21.1	22.6
2020	413	20.0	20.5	22.5
2021	390	n/a	n/a	16.9
2022	360	18.0	20.0	18.9
2023	362	19.0	19.0	22.4

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 School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$742 (7.5%)	$9,149 (92.5%)	$9,891

Data source: Utah Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hawthorne School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 18^th of 572 Elementary schools	Ranks 11^th of 561 Elementary schools	1.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hawthorne School)	73.3	78.5	5.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Salt Lake District)	46.4	45.6	0.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	46.8	46.2	0.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hawthorne School)	80	74.5	5.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Salt Lake District)	54.6	50.7	3.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Utah)	50.2	49	1.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hawthorne School)	72.1	75	2.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Salt Lake District)	45	43.4	1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	47.3	44.2	3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hawthorne School)	66.1	86.4	20.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Salt Lake District)	49.4	48.5	0.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	49.3	50.1	0.8%
4th Grade Science (Hawthorne School)	67.7	71.2	3.5%
4th Grade Science (Salt Lake District)	46.7	47.9	1.2%
4th Grade Science (Utah)	51.1	49.6	1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hawthorne School)	80.6	73.1	7.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Salt Lake District)	43.6	45.4	1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	47.9	49	1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hawthorne School)	74.1	71.2	2.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Salt Lake District)	49.8	43.3	6.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	49	45.3	3.7%
5th Grade Science (Hawthorne School)	82.3	71.2	11.1%
5th Grade Science (Salt Lake District)	44.5	44.9	0.4%
5th Grade Science (Utah)	51.9	51.2	0.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hawthorne School)	72.6	80	7.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Salt Lake District)	43.4	41.4	2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	48.9	45.3	3.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hawthorne School)	62.1	66.1	4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Salt Lake District)	35.6	34.3	1.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	39.2	35.4	3.8%
6th Grade Science (Hawthorne School)	79	81.7	2.7%
6th Grade Science (Salt Lake District)	52.1	48.4	3.7%
6th Grade Science (Utah)	57.7	55.5	2.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	442	362	18.1%
African American	11	7	36.4%
American Indian	3	3
Asian	39	40	2.6%
Hispanic	44	35	20.5%
Pacific Islander	9	6	33.3%
White	311	245	21.2%
Two or More Races	25	26	4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	22.6%	22.4%	0.2%

Schools Near Hawthorne School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				RISE English Language Arts (2024)				RISE Mathematics (2024)				RISE 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	RISE English Language Arts 3rd Grade	RISE English Language Arts 4th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 5th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 6th Grade	RISE Mathematics 3rd Grade	RISE Mathematics 4th Grade	RISE Mathematics 5th Grade	RISE Mathematics 6th Grade	RISE Science 4th Grade	RISE Science 5th Grade	RISE Science 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hawthorne School	Public	K-6	1675 S 600 E	Salt Lake City	84105	Salt Lake County	Salt Lake District	No	No	No	No	(801) 481-4824	362	19	19.0	22.4%	245 (67.7%)	7 (1.9%)	35 (9.7%)	40 (11.0%)	3 (0.8%)	6 (1.7%)	26 (7.2%)	95.4	9^th of 561 public elementary schools	98.4%		95.3	11^th of 561 public elementary schools	98.0%	2	80.5	77.8	79.1	77.5	80.8	77.3	78.3	66.7	79.6	79.2	69.4	$9,891	$742	$9,149
Whittier School	Public	PK, KG-6	1600 S 300 E	Salt Lake City	84115	Salt Lake County	Salt Lake District	No	No	No	Yes	(801) 481-4846	499	26	19.2	56.9%	212 (42.5%)	56 (11.2%)	149 (29.9%)	31 (6.2%)	5 (1.0%)	8 (1.6%)	38 (7.6%)	50.6	289^th of 561 public elementary schools	48.5%		56.7	238^th of 561 public elementary schools	57.6%	51	34.9	54.2	35.0	62.6	35.5	51.4	34.9	44.0	59.8	39.7	66.7	$9,673	$990	$8,684
Emerson School	Public	K-6	1017 E 1370 S	Salt Lake City	84105	Salt Lake County	Salt Lake District	No	No	No	No	(801) 481-4819	467	31	15.1	22.1%	330 (70.7%)	1 (0.2%)	91 (19.5%)	6 (1.3%)	3 (0.6%)	4 (0.9%)	32 (6.9%)	86.3	52^nd of 561 public elementary schools	90.7%		84.9	64^th of 561 public elementary schools	88.6%	12	68.4	64.9	66.2	63.4	68.5	69.3	64.5	52.5	68.2	62.9	73.2	$9,868	$738	$9,130
Liberty School	Public	PK, KG-6	1090 S Roberta St	Salt Lake City	84111	Salt Lake County	Salt Lake District	No	No	No	Yes	(801) 578-8180	391	22	17.4	99.5%	107 (27.4%)	34 (8.7%)	168 (43.0%)	36 (9.2%)	15 (3.8%)	18 (4.6%)	13 (3.3%)	3.5	553^rd of 561 public elementary schools	1.4%		2.8	558^th of 561 public elementary schools	0.5%	5	12.8		18.0	15.9	16.0	17.3	14.8	14.6	11.3	18.5	19.1	$13,128	$2,219	$10,908
Headstart Preschool Special Education	Public	K	2500 S State St	Salt Lake City	84115	Salt Lake County	Granite District	No	No	No	No	(385) 646-4672	6	16	.3		1 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (83.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Uintah School	Public	K-6	1571 E 1300 S	Salt Lake City	84105	Salt Lake County	Salt Lake District	No	No	No	No	(801) 584-2940	414	20	21.2	8.9%	321 (77.5%)	3 (0.7%)	45 (10.9%)	12 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	31 (7.5%)	97.3	5^th of 561 public elementary schools	99.1%		97.8	2^nd of 561 public elementary schools	99.6%	3	82.8	76.6	73.6	79.6	86.2	75.0	79.3	70.4	83.4	86.8	90.7	$9,651	$741	$8,910
Woodrow Wilson School	Public	PK, KG-6	2567 S Main Street	Salt Lake City	84115	Salt Lake County	Granite District	No	No	No	Yes	(385) 646-5102	461	17	27.9	62.3%	142 (30.8%)	25 (5.4%)	234 (50.8%)	35 (7.6%)	5 (1.1%)	9 (2.0%)	11 (2.4%)	14.1	486^th of 561 public elementary schools	13.4%		16.5	472^nd of 561 public elementary schools	15.9%	14	29.3	25.9	29.0		31.1	34.5	22.4		30.3	27.6		$8,973	$1,464	$7,510
Nibley Park School	Public	PK, KG-8	2785 S 800 E	Salt Lake City	84106	Salt Lake County	Salt Lake District	No	No	No	Yes	(801) 481-4842	344	22	15.6	59.6%	153 (44.5%)	10 (2.9%)	143 (41.6%)	6 (1.7%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (8.1%)	13.5	489^th of 561 public elementary schools	12.8%		21.5	443^rd of 561 public elementary schools	21.0%	46			26.2	30.4		30.0	26.7	13.0	34.2	36.4	30.4	$10,232	$898	$9,334
M. Lynn Bennion School	Public	PK, KG-6	429 S 800 E	Salt Lake City	84102	Salt Lake County	Salt Lake District	No	No	No	Yes	(801) 578-8108	175	11	15.9	100.0%	44 (25.1%)	19 (10.9%)	76 (43.4%)	10 (5.7%)	7 (4.0%)	10 (5.7%)	9 (5.1%)								(n/a)												$13,555	$1,648	$11,907
Bonneville School	Public	K-6	1145 S 1900 E	Salt Lake City	84108	Salt Lake County	Salt Lake District	No	No	No	No	(801) 584-2913	449	21	21.3	8.2%	361 (80.4%)	9 (2.0%)	31 (6.9%)	21 (4.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.8%)	94.1	15^th of 561 public elementary schools	97.3%		94.7	14^th of 561 public elementary schools	97.5%	1	78.8	74.6	70.0	84.0	73.1	78.2	61.7	74.5	74.6	70.0	92.8	$9,275	$739	$8,536

Frequently Asked Questions about Hawthorne School

What is the racial makeup of Hawthorne School?

Students at Hawthorne School are 68% White, 11% Asian, 10% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Pacific Islander.

What schools do graduates of Hawthorne School attend?

Students who attend Hawthorne School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Clayton Middle
High : Highland High
High : Innovations High School

Is Hawthorne School a good school?

Yes! Hawthorne School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 9^th of 561 Utah elementary schools.

What district is Hawthorne School in?

Salt Lake District

How many students attend Hawthorne School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 362 students attended Hawthorne School.

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