Hawthorne Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Madison, Wisconsin 53714 · Madison Metropolitan School District
#876 of 1,069 elementary schools in Wisconsin
#35910 of 50,301 nationally
About Hawthorne Elementary
Hawthorne Elementary is a public elementary located in Madison, in the Madison Metropolitan School District school district of Wisconsin, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 360 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 34.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 876th of 1,069 ranked elementary schools in Wisconsin. Its strongest component is students per teacher (92th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (8th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 360.
There are 48 schools in Madison; Hawthorne Elementary ranks 33rd of 46 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)32%
- Reading proficiency (30%)22%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)66.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)10.3
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 by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 66.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 10.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 22%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 32%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Hawthorne Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Whitehorse Middle
Madison · Public middle · Grades 6–8
415 students · 2.2 km away
Schenk Elementary
Madison · Public elementary · Grades K–5
394 students · 2.2 km away
Isthmus Montessori Academy Public
Madison · Charter other · Grades PK–12
210 students · 2.3 km away
Lowell Elementary
Madison · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
329 students · 2.3 km away
Emerson Elementary
Madison · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
297 students · 2.4 km away
East High
Madison · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,643 students · 2.7 km away
Sherman Middle
Madison · Public middle · Grades 6–8
400 students · 2.9 km away
Sandburg Elementary
Madison · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
410 students · 3.0 km away
Kennedy Elementary
Madison · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
582 students · 3.2 km away
Marquette Elementary
Madison · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
169 students · 3.7 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Wisconsin with a comparable Enrollment.
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360 students
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360 students
McDill Elementary
Stevens Point · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
360 students
Elkhart Lake Elementary/Middle
Elkhart Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
359 students
Quinney Elementary
Kaukauna · Public elementary · Grades 2–4
359 students
Birnamwood Elementary
Birnamwood · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hawthorne Elementary a good school?
Hawthorne Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 34.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #876 of 1,069 in Wisconsin. 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 rank in Wisconsin?
Hawthorne Elementary ranks #876 of 1,069 elementary schools in Wisconsin and #35910 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Hawthorne Elementary?
Hawthorne Elementary had 360 students in 2025.
Is Hawthorne Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Hawthorne Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Hawthorne Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Hawthorne Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.