Tom Hawkins Elementary

728 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Tom Hawkins Elementary, located in Tracy, California, is a highly regarded public school serving students in grades TK through 8. As part of the Jefferson Elementary School District, the school is known for fostering a strong sense of community and academic excellence. It emphasizes a well-rounded education, combining rigorous core curriculum standards with a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment programs designed to support the development of the "whole child."

The school is frequently recognized for its supportive environment, where staff, students, and parents collaborate to maintain high behavioral and academic expectations. With a focus on modern teaching methodologies and the integration of technology, Tom Hawkins Elementary strives to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond. Its location in a suburban Tracy neighborhood makes it a central hub for local families, and it consistently maintains a reputation as one of the standout educational institutions within the district.

728

Total Students

35.8

Full-Time Teachers

20.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tom Hawkins Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	152
Hispanic	295
Black	50
Asian	183
Two or More	43
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
295 (40.5%)
Asian
183 (25.1%)
White
152 (20.9%)
Black
50 (6.9%)
Two or More
43 (5.9%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)

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:	Jefferson Elementary
Phone:	(209)839-2380
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	728
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	242
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	113

* 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 90

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 83

Grade 6 70

Grade 7 97

Grade 8 97