Hawthorne Elementary School

378 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Hawthorne Elementary School is a public school located in the North Druid Hills area of Atlanta, Georgia, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. It is part of the DeKalb County School District and is recognized for its diverse student body and commitment to fostering a supportive community environment. The school emphasizes a foundational academic curriculum while offering various extracurricular opportunities designed to engage students in both arts and enrichment activities.

The school is well-regarded for its active parent-teacher involvement, which plays a central role in its day-to-day operations and community spirit. Situated in a suburban setting, Hawthorne benefits from a neighborhood-focused atmosphere that prioritizes student wellness and academic growth. For families living in the 30345 zip code and the surrounding DeKalb area, the school serves as a primary hub for elementary education, striving to prepare students for a successful transition to middle school.

378

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hawthorne Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	86
Hispanic	168
Black	90
Asian	12
Two or More	19
American Indian	3

Hispanic
168 (44.4%)
Black
90 (23.8%)
White
86 (22.8%)
Two or More
19 (5.0%)
Asian
12 (3.2%)
American Indian
3 (0.8%)

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:	No
District:	DeKalb County
Phone:	(678)874-2802
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	378
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	314
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 21

Kindergarten 45

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 57

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Hawthorne Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	21
Kindergarten	45
Grade 1	69
Grade 2	73
Grade 3	62
Grade 4	51
Grade 5	57

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Hawthorne Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	170	45%
Male	208	55%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)