Hawthorne Elementary School

4100 39 Av S
Seattle, WA 98118
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 363 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hawthorne Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 363 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Top 20% in WA
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hawthorne Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

School Overview

Hawthorne Elementary School's student population of 363 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
363 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

Hawthorne Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hawthorne Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
#400 out of 2113 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Hawthorne Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hawthorne Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hawthorne Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-69%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Hawthorne Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
9%
9%
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Hispanic
17%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Hawthorne Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
12%
5%
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White
49%
49%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
13%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Washington.
0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of Hawthorne Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hawthorne Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hawthorne Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hawthorne Elementary School's ranking?
Hawthorne Elementary School is ranked #400 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Hawthorne Elementary School often compared to?
Hawthorne Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Orca K-8 School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Hawthorne Elementary School?
363 students attend Hawthorne Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Hawthorne Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Black, and 9% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hawthorne Elementary School?
Hawthorne Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 16:1.
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 Seattle School District No. 1.
In what neighborhood is Hawthorne Elementary School located?
Hawthorne Elementary School is located in the Mount Baker neighborhood of Seattle, WA. There are 2 other public schools located in Mount Baker.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 363 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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