CLARA BARTON HAWTHORNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.fargo.k12.nd.us

312 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Clara Barton Hawthorne Elementary School, located at 1417 6th St S in Fargo, North Dakota, is a public institution serving the Fargo Public Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to providing a foundational education in a supportive, community-focused environment. By emphasizing core academic standards alongside social-emotional development, the school strives to prepare its students for the transition to middle school while fostering a culture of inclusivity and lifelong learning.

As part of the Fargo Public Schools system, the school benefits from the district's broader initiatives regarding curriculum innovation, professional development for staff, and access to modern educational resources. The school functions as a key pillar in its neighborhood, frequently serving as a hub for family engagement and local community interaction. Parents and community members interested in detailed academic calendars, registration procedures, or specific extracurricular offerings can find comprehensive information through the district’s official website at http://www.fargo.k12.nd.us.

312

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CLARA BARTON HAWTHORNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	261
Hispanic	18
Black	5
Asian	2
Two or More	20
American Indian	6

White
261 (83.7%)
Two or More
20 (6.4%)
Hispanic
18 (5.8%)
American Indian
6 (1.9%)
Black
5 (1.6%)
Asian
2 (0.6%)

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:	FARGO 1
Phone:	(701)446-4400
Website:	http://www.fargo.k12.nd.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	312
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	51
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 53

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 51