Hawthorn Elem School

www.salem111.com

421 Students

Elementary School K - 3rd

School Overview

Hawthorn Elementary School, located at 1300 Hawthorn Rd in Salem, Illinois, serves as a primary educational facility for the local community. As part of the Salem School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional development of its elementary-aged students. It typically emphasizes foundational learning in core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often integrating extracurricular activities to encourage well-rounded student growth.

The school is situated in a quiet residential area of Salem, providing a community-centered atmosphere conducive to learning. Hawthorn Elementary is generally recognized for its commitment to building strong partnerships between educators, students, and parents. By maintaining a focus on personalized instruction and character development, the school strives to prepare its students for their future transitions into middle school and beyond, serving as a stable cornerstone for families within the Salem region.

421

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hawthorn Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	372
Hispanic	16
Black	12
Asian	3
Two or More	17
Pacific Islander	1

White
372 (88.4%)
Two or More
17 (4.0%)
Hispanic
16 (3.8%)
Black
12 (2.9%)
Asian
3 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Salem SD 111
Phone:	(618)740-0952
Website:	http://www.salem111.com
Grade Range:	K - 3rd
Total Students:	421
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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

Kindergarten 116

Grade 1 95

Grade 2 101

Grade 3 109