HAWTHORNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.mtplcsd.org

417 Students

Elementary School K - 2nd

School Overview

Hawthorne Elementary School is a public primary school located in Hawthorne, New York, serving as part of the Mount Pleasant Central School District. The school provides a foundational educational environment for students in the local community, focusing on core academic development, social-emotional learning, and the cultivation of a supportive school culture. By aligning with the district’s broader mission, the school emphasizes preparing students for future academic success while fostering an inclusive atmosphere that encourages student engagement and community involvement.

As part of the Mount Pleasant Central School District, the school benefits from the resources and collaborative curriculum standards of the wider district. The facility on Memorial Drive functions as a central hub for early childhood and elementary education, prioritizing small-group instruction and strong home-school partnerships. For parents and community members, the school’s website serves as a primary resource for district-wide updates, school calendars, and information regarding educational programs designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body.

417

Total Students

43.5

Full-Time Teachers

9.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

9.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HAWTHORNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	301
Hispanic	59
Black	7
Asian	34
Two or More	16

White
301 (72.2%)
Hispanic
59 (14.1%)
Asian
34 (8.2%)
Two or More
16 (3.8%)
Black
7 (1.7%)

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:	MOUNT PLEASANT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(914)769-8536
Website:	http://www.mtplcsd.org
Grade Range:	K - 2nd
Total Students:	417
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	38
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 134

Grade 1 138

Grade 2 145