Hawthorne Elementary School

Summary:

Hawthorne Elementary School is a public elementary school in Boise, Idaho, serving 266 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Boise Independent District, which is ranked 37 out of 77 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hawthorne Elementary has a diverse student population, with 64.29% White, 17.29% Hispanic, 11.28% Asian, and 1.88% African American students. The school consistently performs above the Boise Independent District and state averages in ISAT (Idaho Standards Achievement Test) scores for Math, Science, and English Language Arts across all grades. In 2023-2024, 54.3% of Hawthorne students were proficient or better in ISAT Math, compared to 44.8% for the district and 42.2% for the state. However, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 63.91% in the 2022-2023 school year.

Compared to nearby schools, Hawthorne Elementary outperforms Hillcrest, Jefferson, and Owyhee Elementary in academic metrics, but schools like White Pine and Adams Elementary, also part of the Boise Independent District, significantly outperform Hawthorne. This suggests that Hawthorne may be serving a more economically disadvantaged student population, which could impact academic performance. Addressing chronic absenteeism, which remains higher than the nearby higher-performing schools, could also be a focus area for Hawthorne to improve overall student outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 2401 Targee Street
       Boise, ID  83705-4299


(208) 854-5000

District: Boise Independent District

SchoolDigger Rank:
141st of 301 Idaho Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,303 Help


Students who attend Hawthorne Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    South Junior High School
High:    Borah Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  266

Racial breakdown:

White:
64.3%
Hispanic:
17.3%
Asian:
11.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hawthorne Elementary School ranks better than 53.2% of elementary schools in Idaho. It also ranks 18th among 32 ranked elementary schools in the Boise Independent District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.1. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Hawthorne Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Boise Independent District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hawthorne Elementary School is $11,303, which is the 5th highest among 32 elementary schools in the Boise Independent District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Hawthorne Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Boise Independent District:

SchoolDigger ranks Boise Independent District 37th of 77 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hawthorne Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 61.61 126th 335 62.4%
2009 36.46 259th 349 25.8%
2010 50.23 199th 356 44.1%
2011 56.37 174th 359 51.5%
2012 43.75 232nd 354 34.5%
2013 58.46 159th 357 55.5%
2017 42.50 174th 292 40.4%
2018 48.66 131st 254 48.4%
2019 55.41 77th 171 55.0%
2022 56.59 81st 188 56.9%
2023 53.28 116th 252 54.0%
2024 52.10 141st 301 53.2%
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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Hawthorne Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 540 540
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 508 508
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 501 501
1994 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 485 485
1995 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 519 519
1996 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 519 519
1997 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 545 545
1998 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 451 451
1999 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 441 441
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 397 397
2001 346 10 9 21 0 n/a n/a 0 386
2002 283 13 8 30 0 n/a n/a 0 334
2003 283 13 8 30 0 n/a n/a 0 334
2004 280 13 9 38 0 n/a n/a 0 340
2005 307 14 12 39 0 n/a n/a 0 372
2006 295 6 14 61 0 n/a n/a 0 376
2007 287 10 11 51 0 n/a n/a 0 359
2008 291 6 10 50 1 n/a n/a 0 358
2009 253 7 12 44 1 n/a n/a 0 317
2010 245 6 11 41 4 n/a n/a 0 307
2011 218 10 3 47 5 6 6 0 295
2012 211 6 3 57 5 0 6 0 288
2013 211 3 2 42 5 0 9 0 272
2014 221 11 7 46 4 0 9 0 298
2015 197 8 11 45 3 2 8 0 274
2016 209 10 10 41 2 1 15 0 288
2017 230 9 15 51 5 1 18 0 329
2018 250 10 17 55 4 1 15 0 352
2019 229 5 18 61 5 2 14 0 334
2020 205 5 27 51 4 2 13 0 307
2021 120 9 22 36 1 3 9 0 200
2022 151 8 29 43 2 3 11 0 247
2023 171 5 30 46 0 0 14 0 266

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hawthorne Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 540 27.0 20.0 23.3
1992 508 28.1 18.0 21.7
1993 501 26.4 19.0 25.5
1994 485 25.7 18.9 25.2
1995 519 27.3 19.0 31.4
1996 519 27.3 19.0 31.4
1997 545 26.3 20.7 31.2
1998 451 24.2 18.6 32.4
1999 441 23.3 18.9 52.6
2000 397 23.3 17.0 41.1
2001 386 21.7 17.8 42
2002 334 20.5 16.3 48.8
2003 334 20.5 16.3 48.8
2004 340 19.6 17.3 49.4
2005 372 20.9 17.8 47.6
2006 376 21.5 17.5 47.1
2007 359 21.4 16.8 47.1
2008 358 19.1 18.7 45.8
2009 317 20.8 15.2 51.1
2010 307 20.0 15.2 50.8
2011 295 19.7 14.9 55.9
2012 288 17.7 16.2 63.5
2013 272 15.8 17.1 66.9
2014 298 16.6 17.8 59.7
2015 274 17.0 16.1 66.8
2016 288 19.0 15.1 63.9
2017 329 18.3 17.9 63.8
2018 352 18.3 19.2 64.2
2019 334 18.2 18.3 63.8
2020 307 18.4 16.6 64.2
2021 200 14.0 14.2 63.5
2022 247 18.2 13.5 63.6
2023 266 17.5 15.2 63.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hawthorne Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 540 27.0 20.0 23.3
1992 508 28.1 18.0 21.7
1993 501 26.4 19.0 25.5
1994 485 25.7 18.9 25.2
1995 519 27.3 19.0 31.4
1996 519 27.3 19.0 31.4
1997 545 26.3 20.7 31.2
1998 451 24.2 18.6 32.4
1999 441 23.3 18.9 52.6
2000 397 23.3 17.0 41.1
2001 386 21.7 17.8 42
2002 334 20.5 16.3 48.8
2003 334 20.5 16.3 48.8
2004 340 19.6 17.3 49.4
2005 372 20.9 17.8 47.6
2006 376 21.5 17.5 47.1
2007 359 21.4 16.8 47.1
2008 358 19.1 18.7 45.8
2009 317 20.8 15.2 51.1
2010 307 20.0 15.2 50.8
2011 295 19.7 14.9 55.9
2012 288 17.7 16.2 63.5
2013 272 15.8 17.1 66.9
2014 298 16.6 17.8 59.7
2015 274 17.0 16.1 66.8
2016 288 19.0 15.1 63.9
2017 329 18.3 17.9 63.8
2018 352 18.3 19.2 64.2
2019 334 18.2 18.3 63.8
2020 307 18.4 16.6 64.2
2021 200 14.0 14.2 63.5
2022 247 18.2 13.5 63.6
2023 266 17.5 15.2 63.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Hawthorne Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,281 (11.3%) $10,022 (88.7%) $11,303

Data source: Idaho Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hawthorne Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 77th of 171 Elementary schoolsRanks 116th of 252 Elementary schools
 1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Hawthorne Elementary School)56.148.4
 7.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Boise Independent District)54.652.8
 1.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Idaho)5349.4
 3.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hawthorne Elementary School)43.945.5
 1.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Boise Independent District)55.650.2
 5.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)50.545.2
 5.3%
4th Grade Math (Hawthorne Elementary School)7534.4
 40.6%
   4th Grade Math (Boise Independent District)50.852.8
 2%
   4th Grade Math (Idaho)49.948.7
 1.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hawthorne Elementary School)52.559.4
 6.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Boise Independent District)57.557.6
 0.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)56.956.6
 0.3%
All Grades Math (Hawthorne Elementary School)54.645.9
 8.7%
   All Grades Math (Boise Independent District)46.545.5
 1%
   All Grades Math (Idaho)44.441.5
 2.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Hawthorne Elementary School)57.252.4
 4.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Boise Independent District)57.355.5
 1.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Idaho)5552.2
 2.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students334266
 20.4%
African American55
American Indian50
 100%
Asian1830
 66.7%
Hispanic6146
 24.6%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White229171
 25.3%
Two or More Races1414
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients63.8%63.9%
 0.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Hawthorne Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 266 students attended Hawthorne Elementary School.

Hawthorne Elementary School ranks 141st of 301 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Hawthorne Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : South Junior High School
High : Borah Senior High School

Students at Hawthorne Elementary School are 64% White, 17% Hispanic, 11% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Idaho Department of Education.

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