Hawthorne Elementary

www.hawthorne.sandiegounified.org/

248 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Hawthorne Elementary School, located in the Clairemont neighborhood of San Diego, is a public school serving students in grades TK through 5 as part of the San Diego Unified School District. The school is known for fostering a close-knit, community-oriented atmosphere, often described by families as a welcoming environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the development of strong character. Its curriculum is designed to meet state standards while integrating opportunities for student engagement through various enrichment activities.

The school benefits from an active parent community and a dedicated staff focused on providing a supportive learning space for a diverse student body. By prioritizing foundational skills in literacy and mathematics alongside social-emotional learning, Hawthorne Elementary aims to prepare its students for success as they transition to middle school. Its location in the 92117 zip code makes it a central fixture for local families, maintaining a steady commitment to being a safe and productive neighborhood school.

248

Total Students

11.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hawthorne Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	78
Hispanic	99
Black	6
Asian	28
Two or More	33
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
99 (39.9%)
White
78 (31.5%)
Two or More
33 (13.3%)
Asian
28 (11.3%)
Black
6 (2.4%)
Pacific Islander
4 (1.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	San Diego Unified
Phone:	(858)634-5701
Website:	http://www.hawthorne.sandiegounified.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	248
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	108
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 56

Grade 1 36

Grade 2 38

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 35

Grade 5 40

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Hawthorne Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	56
Grade 1	36
Grade 2	38
Grade 3	43
Grade 4	35
Grade 5	40

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Hawthorne Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	118	47.6%
Male	130	52.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)