Hawthorne School

www.mcpsmt.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=4

417 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Hawthorne Elementary School, located at 2835 South 3rd West in Missoula, Montana, serves as a neighborhood hub within the Missoula County Public Schools district. Known for its strong sense of community, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. The school is centrally positioned in a quiet residential area, making it highly accessible to local families and creating a walkable, small-school atmosphere.

As part of the broader Missoula district, Hawthorne is committed to providing a comprehensive curriculum that includes standard core subjects alongside enrichment opportunities. The school prides itself on its dedicated staff who work to ensure that every student receives personalized attention, helping to cultivate a foundation for lifelong learning. By maintaining strong parent involvement and a collaborative school culture, Hawthorne Elementary remains a key educational institution dedicated to preparing its students for success in middle school and beyond.

417

Total Students

29.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hawthorne School
Demographic	Student Count
White	329
Hispanic	14
Black	3
Asian	10
Two or More	31
American Indian	28
Pacific Islander	2

White
329 (78.9%)
Two or More
31 (7.4%)
American Indian
28 (6.7%)
Hispanic
14 (3.4%)
Asian
10 (2.4%)
Black
3 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Missoula Elem
Phone:	(406)542-4025
Website:	http://www.mcpsmt.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=4
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	417
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	198
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 79

Kindergarten 51

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 50