Hawthorne Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53209 · Milwaukee School District
#1052 of 1,069 elementary schools in Wisconsin
#49824 of 50,301 nationally
About Hawthorne Elementary
Hawthorne Elementary is a public elementary located in Milwaukee, in the Milwaukee School District school district of Wisconsin, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 259 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 8.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1052nd of 1,069 ranked elementary schools in Wisconsin. Its strongest component is students per teacher (37th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (0th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 259.
There are 164 schools in Milwaukee; Hawthorne Elementary ranks 133rd of 155 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)7.5%
- Reading proficiency (30%)2.5%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)96.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.2
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
- 259
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 96.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 2.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 7.5%
- 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).
Green Tree Preparatory Academy
Milwaukee · Charter high · Grades 6–12
535 students · 1.1 km away
Barton Elementary
Milwaukee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
283 students · 1.6 km away
Glen Hills Middle
Glendale · Public middle · Grades 4–8
483 students · 1.9 km away
Thurston Woods Elementary
Milwaukee · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
256 students · 2.1 km away
Thoreau Elementary
Milwaukee · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
353 students · 2.5 km away
Brown Deer Middle/High
Brown Deer · Public high · Grades 6–12
904 students · 2.8 km away
Brown Deer Elementary
Brown Deer · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
709 students · 3.3 km away
Milwaukee Scholars Charter School
Milwaukee · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
696 students · 3.4 km away
Kluge Elementary
Milwaukee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
301 students · 3.4 km away
Parkway Elementary
Glendale · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
490 students · 3.6 km away
Similar schools
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258 students
Washington Elementary
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260 students
Lincoln Elementary
Green Bay · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
260 students
Gegan Elementary
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258 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Hawthorne Elementary a good school?
Hawthorne Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 8.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1052 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 #1052 of 1,069 elementary schools in Wisconsin and #49824 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Hawthorne Elementary?
Hawthorne Elementary had 259 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.