Hawkins Elementary

www.hattiesburgpsd.com

283 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Hawkins Elementary School, located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, is a key component of the Hattiesburg Public School District. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational educational experience for its students, emphasizing academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential social skills. The school is situated on Forrest Street and operates under the district's mission to ensure that all students receive the support and resources necessary to succeed in a changing global society.

The school’s official website serves as a primary hub for communication between educators, students, and parents. It offers various resources, including information regarding school policies, district news, and academic initiatives designed to foster student engagement. By maintaining a structured and supportive environment, Hawkins Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for success as they progress through their academic careers within the Hattiesburg Public School system.

283

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hawkins Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	78
Black	175
Asian	2
Two or More	18
American Indian	1

Black
175 (61.8%)
Hispanic
78 (27.6%)
Two or More
18 (6.4%)
White
9 (3.2%)
Asian
2 (0.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

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:	Hattiesburg
Phone:	(601)583-4311
Website:	http://www.hattiesburgpsd.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	283
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	282
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 15

Kindergarten 61

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 34