Serving 334 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hawthorne Elementary - 56 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 32% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 334 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hawthorne Elementary - 56 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Hawthorne Elementary - 56's student population of 334 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
334 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hawthorne Elementary - 56 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hawthorne Elementary - 56 is 0.79, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#612 out of 636 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
16%
14%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
21%
8%
Black
18%
3%
White
32%
68%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hawthorne Elementary - 56's ranking?
Hawthorne Elementary - 56 is ranked #612 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Hawthorne Elementary - 56 often compared to?
Hawthorne Elementary - 56is often viewed alongside schools like Harvey Dunn Elementary - 54, Bridges At Horace Mann - 52 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Hawthorne Elementary - 56?
334 students attend Hawthorne Elementary - 56.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Hawthorne Elementary - 56 students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 16% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hawthorne Elementary - 56?
Hawthorne Elementary - 56 has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hawthorne Elementary - 56 offer ?
Hawthorne Elementary - 56 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Hawthorne Elementary - 56 part of?
Hawthorne Elementary - 56 is part of Sioux Falls School District 49-5.
In what neighborhood is Hawthorne Elementary - 56 located?
Hawthorne Elementary - 56 is located in the North End West neighborhood of Sioux Falls, SD.
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