Hawthorne Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Atlanta, Georgia 30345 · DeKalb County
#630 of 1,308 elementary schools in Georgia
#31135 of 50,301 nationally
About Hawthorne Elementary School
Hawthorne Elementary School is a public elementary located in Atlanta, in the DeKalb County school district of Georgia, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 378 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 41.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 630th of 1,308 ranked elementary schools in Georgia. Its strongest component is students per teacher (95th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 378.
There are 133 schools in Atlanta; Hawthorne Elementary School ranks 43rd of 126 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)42%
- Reading proficiency (30%)37%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)83.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)9.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Hawthorne Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 83.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 9.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Hawthorne Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Henderson Mill Elementary School
Atlanta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
541 students · 1.4 km away
Lakeside High School
Atlanta · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,234 students · 2.0 km away
Dresden Elementary School
Chamblee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
606 students · 2.0 km away
Henderson Middle School
Chamblee · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,367 students · 2.1 km away
GLOBE Academy Charter School I
Atlanta · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
1,093 students · 2.1 km away
Briarlake Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
360 students · 2.4 km away
Tapestry Public Charter School
Doraville · Charter high · Grades 6–12
300 students · 2.9 km away
Oak Grove Elementary School
Atlanta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
429 students · 3.0 km away
Evansdale Elementary School
Doraville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
504 students · 3.4 km away
Sequoyah Middle School
Atlanta · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,713 students · 3.5 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Georgia with a comparable Enrollment.
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377 students
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377 students
Scott Elementary School
Thomasville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
379 students
Funston Elementary School
Funston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
376 students
Burnett Elementary School
Douglasville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
380 students
Altamaha Elementary School
Baxley · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hawthorne Elementary School a good school?
Hawthorne Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 41.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #630 of 1,308 in Georgia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Hawthorne Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Hawthorne Elementary School ranks #630 of 1,308 elementary schools in Georgia and #31135 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Hawthorne Elementary School?
Hawthorne Elementary School had 378 students in 2025.
Is Hawthorne Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Hawthorne Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Hawthorne Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Hawthorne Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.