Hawthorne Elementary School serves 650 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
650 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
n/a
28%
Black
100%
17%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Hawthorne Elementary School?
650 students attend Hawthorne Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Hawthorne Elementary School students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hawthorne Elementary School?
Hawthorne Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hawthorne Elementary School offer ?
Hawthorne Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Hawthorne Elementary School part of?
Hawthorne Elementary School is part of East St Louis School District 189.
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