Hawthorne Elementary

hawthorne.alschools.org/

400 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Hawthorne Elementary is a public school located in Albert Lea, Minnesota, serving students in the Albert Lea Area School District. The school provides a foundational educational environment focused on core academic subjects, social-emotional development, and preparing students for success as they transition into middle school. As a community-centered institution, it places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive learning atmosphere that encourages both individual growth and collaborative engagement among its diverse student body.

In addition to its standard curriculum, Hawthorne Elementary is typically integrated into the broader Albert Lea school community, which emphasizes student wellness, safety, and local community partnerships. The school utilizes the district’s resources to provide various extracurricular opportunities and academic support systems designed to meet the unique needs of its learners. By maintaining a focus on consistent educational standards, Hawthorne aims to equip its students with the essential skills and values required to thrive in a global environment.

400

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hawthorne Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	195
Hispanic	81
Black	19
Asian	79
Two or More	25
American Indian	1

White
195 (48.7%)
Hispanic
81 (20.3%)
Asian
79 (19.8%)
Two or More
25 (6.2%)
Black
19 (4.8%)
American Indian
1 (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:	No
District:	Albert Lea Public School District
Phone:	(507)379-4960
Website:	http://hawthorne.alschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	400
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	204
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	48

* 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 65

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 67