Hawthorne Elementary

Summary:

Hawthorne Elementary is a public elementary school in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, serving 260 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Milwaukee School District, which is ranked 417 out of 428 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Hawthorne Elementary has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Wisconsin, with a statewide rank between 993 and 1070 out of over 1,000 schools over the past decade.

Hawthorne Elementary faces significant challenges, including extremely high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 36.0% to 57.0% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the district and state averages. The school's students also perform poorly on the Forward Exam, with proficiency rates well below the Milwaukee School District and Wisconsin state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 22.22% of 3rd graders, 6.67% of 4th graders, and 2.86% of 5th graders were proficient in English Language Arts, compared to district averages of 21.43%, 22.74%, and 22.74%, respectively. Hawthorne Elementary also ranks particularly low for its performance with specific student subgroups, such as female students, male students, African American students, and special education students, compared to other Wisconsin elementary schools.

Despite the high spending per student, ranging from $14,329 to $17,662 over the past three school years, and the relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.3 to 14.2, Hawthorne Elementary has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing schools in Wisconsin over the past decade, with no significant improvement in its academic performance or other key metrics. The nearby Thoreau Elementary, Kluge Elementary, and Browning Elementary schools in the Milwaukee School District also perform poorly and have similar challenges to Hawthorne Elementary, suggesting that more comprehensive interventions may be needed to address the root causes of the school's underperformance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 6945 N 41st St
       Milwaukee, WI  53209-2204


(414) 247-7200

District: Milwaukee School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1037th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,662 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.6 Help
Number of students:  260

Racial breakdown:

African American:
88.1%
Hispanic:
7.3%
Two or more races:
3.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  96.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hawthorne Elementary ranks worse than 97.7% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks 83rd among 106 ranked elementary schools in the Milwaukee School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 2.19. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (88.1%), Hispanic (7.3%), two or more races (3.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 96.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hawthorne Elementary is 12.6, which is the 8th best among 106 elementary schools in the Milwaukee School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hawthorne Elementary is $17,662, which is the 26th highest among 106 elementary schools in the Milwaukee School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hawthorne Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Hawthorne Elementary 1037th of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Hawthorne Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Milwaukee School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Milwaukee School District 417th of 428 Wisconsin 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 WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 59.63 319th 633 49.6%
2005 44.29 429th 632 32.1%
2006 64.11 322nd 712 54.8%
2007 41.52 504th 689 26.9%
2008 36.92 795th 1021 22.1%
2009 6.01 985th 1030 4.4%
2010 7.55 995th 1045 4.8%
2011 10.26 981st 1046 6.2%
2012 8.29 981st 1045 6.1%
2013 10.61 969th 1053 8.0%
2014 2.33 1032nd 1061 2.7%
2015 2.67 1040th 1076 3.3%
2016 1.64 1070th 1075 0.5%
2017 3.65 1017th 1071 5.0%
2018 2.68 993rd 1025 3.1%
2019 2.29 1012th 1037 2.4%
2021 2.67 1044th 1050 0.6%
2022 2.71 1045th 1067 2.1%
2023 2.42 1056th 1067 1.0%
2024 2.19 1037th 1061 2.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Hawthorne Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.99 604th 721 16.2%
2019 16.86 679th 742 8.5%
2021 17.49 696th 746 6.7%
2022 15.77 699th 748 6.6%
2023 15.16 724th 770 6.0%
2024 13.85 741st 790 6.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Hawthorne Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 2.66 978th 997 1.9%
2019 2.75 982nd 1002 2.0%
2021 3.60 998th 1004 0.6%
2022 3.28 998th 1017 1.9%
2023 2.44 1009th 1010 0.1%
2024 2.80 983rd 1011 2.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Hawthorne Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.15 948th 997 4.9%
2019 4.24 965th 1002 3.7%
2021 3.50 995th 1003 0.8%
2022 3.69 986th 1017 3.0%
2023 3.39 989th 1011 2.2%
2024 2.71 987th 1012 2.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Hawthorne Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.10 95th 165 42.4%
2019 23.20 139th 161 13.7%
2024 20.27 127th 137 7.3%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, 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: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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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 171 272 5 1 3 n/a n/a 0 452
1989 157 255 3 3 2 n/a n/a 0 420
1990 141 247 4 3 2 n/a n/a 0 397
1991 114 260 3 4 1 n/a n/a 0 382
1992 91 287 6 5 0 n/a n/a 0 389
1993 62 267 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 334
1994 51 285 2 5 3 n/a n/a 0 346
1995 52 304 2 3 3 n/a n/a 0 364
1996 52 304 2 3 3 n/a n/a 0 364
1997 43 325 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 373
1998 42 356 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 401
1999 43 343 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 389
2000 27 368 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 402
2001 25 361 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 391
2002 22 317 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 343
2003 22 317 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 343
2004 26 326 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 356
2005 22 299 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 324
2006 29 362 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 395
2007 17 366 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 387
2008 24 347 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 373
2009 20 341 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 365
2010 22 330 1 7 2 n/a n/a 0 362
2011 18 330 1 8 1 0 4 0 362
2012 16 291 1 10 1 0 4 0 323
2013 12 263 0 10 1 0 4 0 290
2014 12 276 1 15 2 0 4 0 310
2015 15 251 0 16 0 0 5 0 287
2016 8 228 2 13 1 0 7 0 259
2017 4 269 0 18 2 0 10 0 303
2018 4 274 0 22 0 0 16 0 316
2019 2 244 3 20 2 0 16 0 287
2020 2 247 4 19 2 0 22 0 296
2021 1 236 0 17 2 0 11 0 267
2022 2 214 0 13 1 2 11 0 243
2023 0 229 2 19 1 1 8 0 260

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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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 452 23.0 19.6 54.6
1989 420 22.0 19.0 50.5
1990 397 17.0 23.3 51.4
1991 382 18.0 21.2 52.6
1992 389 18.0 21.6 53
1993 334 17.9 18.7 67.4
1994 346 14.1 24.5 65.9
1995 364 17.1 21.3 65.9
1996 364 17.1 21.3 65.9
1997 373 17.8 21.0 65.7
1998 401 18.8 21.3 64.3
1999 389 19.0 20.5 73.3
2000 402 22.5 17.9 71.1
2001 391 19.5 20.1 69.1
2002 343 24.4 14.1 89.2
2003 343 24.4 14.1 89.2
2004 356 22.3 16.0 86.8
2005 324 23.0 14.1 n/a
2006 395 25.0 15.8 n/a
2007 387 26.0 14.9 89.1
2008 373 24.0 15.5 91.4
2009 365 19.3 18.9 90.7
2010 362 22.5 16.0 94.8
2011 362 22.5 16.0 90.6
2012 323 18.0 17.9 96.9
2013 290 20.4 14.2 94.8
2014 310 18.5 16.6 90.6
2015 287 n/a n/a 88.2
2016 259 16.0 16.1 n/a
2017 303 21.0 14.4 95
2018 316 13.1 24.1 88.3
2019 287 18.9 15.1 89.9
2020 296 19.3 15.3 97.3
2021 267 18.7 14.2 97.8
2022 243 19.6 12.3 97.5
2023 260 20.5 12.6 96.5

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 452 23.0 19.6 54.6
1989 420 22.0 19.0 50.5
1990 397 17.0 23.3 51.4
1991 382 18.0 21.2 52.6
1992 389 18.0 21.6 53
1993 334 17.9 18.7 67.4
1994 346 14.1 24.5 65.9
1995 364 17.1 21.3 65.9
1996 364 17.1 21.3 65.9
1997 373 17.8 21.0 65.7
1998 401 18.8 21.3 64.3
1999 389 19.0 20.5 73.3
2000 402 22.5 17.9 71.1
2001 391 19.5 20.1 69.1
2002 343 24.4 14.1 89.2
2003 343 24.4 14.1 89.2
2004 356 22.3 16.0 86.8
2005 324 23.0 14.1 n/a
2006 395 25.0 15.8 n/a
2007 387 26.0 14.9 89.1
2008 373 24.0 15.5 91.4
2009 365 19.3 18.9 90.7
2010 362 22.5 16.0 94.8
2011 362 22.5 16.0 90.6
2012 323 18.0 17.9 96.9
2013 290 20.4 14.2 94.8
2014 310 18.5 16.6 90.6
2015 287 n/a n/a 88.2
2016 259 16.0 16.1 n/a
2017 303 21.0 14.4 95
2018 316 13.1 24.1 88.3
2019 287 18.9 15.1 89.9
2020 296 19.3 15.3 97.3
2021 267 18.7 14.2 97.8
2022 243 19.6 12.3 97.5
2023 260 20.5 12.6 96.5

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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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,273 (15.9%) $12,056 (84.1%) $14,329
2020 $2,461 (16.6%) $12,368 (83.4%) $14,830
2021 $3,846 (21.8%) $13,816 (78.2%) $17,662

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hawthorne Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1012th of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 1056th of 1067 Elementary schools
 1.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hawthorne Elementary)00
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Milwaukee School District)16.413.2
 3.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hawthorne Elementary)15.40
 15.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Milwaukee School District)21.216.9
 4.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hawthorne Elementary)3.16.9
 3.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Milwaukee School District)18.517.5
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hawthorne Elementary)3.16.9
 3.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Milwaukee School District)16.412.7
 3.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Hawthorne Elementary)15.66.9
 8.7%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Milwaukee School District)24.128.3
 4.2%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (Hawthorne Elementary)6.33.6
 2.7%
   4th Grade Science (Milwaukee School District)21.819.3
 2.5%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hawthorne Elementary)3.20
 3.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Milwaukee School District)16.514.1
 2.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.939.2
 1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hawthorne Elementary)3.20
 3.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Milwaukee School District)18.214.9
 3.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)47.848.4
 0.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students287260
 9.4%
African American244229
 6.1%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian32
 33.3%
Hispanic2019
 5%
Pacific Islander01
White20
 100%
Two or More Races168
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients89.9%96.5%
 6.6%


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Hawthorne Elementary ranks in the bottom 2.3% of Wisconsin elementary schools.

Students at Hawthorne Elementary are 88% African American, 7% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 260 students attended Hawthorne Elementary.


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

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