Hawthorne Elementary

437 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Hawthorne Elementary School, located in the Highlands neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky, is a public school serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) district, the school is known for its strong connection to the surrounding community and its commitment to fostering a nurturing learning environment. The facility on Clarendon Avenue is situated in a historically vibrant area, allowing the school to benefit from active parent involvement and a supportive neighborhood culture.

Academically, Hawthorne focuses on providing a well-rounded education that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development. The school is recognized for its efforts to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to grow not only as learners but also as responsible citizens. By balancing rigorous academic standards with extracurricular opportunities and community-based initiatives, Hawthorne Elementary strives to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school and beyond.

437

Total Students

31.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hawthorne Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	218
Hispanic	133
Black	54
Asian	5
Two or More	27

White
218 (49.9%)
Hispanic
133 (30.4%)
Black
54 (12.4%)
Two or More
27 (6.2%)
Asian
5 (1.1%)

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:	Jefferson County
Phone:	(502)485-8263
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	437
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	153
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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 38

Kindergarten 74

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 60

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Hawthorne Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	38
Kindergarten	74
Grade 1	78
Grade 2	62
Grade 3	60
Grade 4	65
Grade 5	60

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Hawthorne Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	214	49%
Male	223	51%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)