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Hawthorne Elementary School

Seattle School District No. 1 · King County · 4100 39 AV S, Seattle, WA 98118.0

(206)252-7210

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9/10
#222
Rank 222 out of 1,162
Top 19%
English Language Arts9/10 · #202 · 83rd percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #168 · 86th percentile
Science7/10 · #372 · 64th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Hawthorne Elementary sits in the heart of Seattle's Columbia City neighborhood, one of the city's most diverse and walkable communities, with a thriving local restaurant scene, light rail access, and a genuine small-town-within-a-big-city feel. The school puts up strong numbers in English and math, making it a solid choice for families who want academic rigor without leaving a neighborhood they actually love living in. It tends to appeal to parents who value both community roots and classroom results — the kind of place where you recognize faces at the farmer's market and at school pickup alike.

Student Demographics

187 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
91 (49%)
Hispanic
34 (18%)
African American
26 (14%)
Multiple Races
26 (14%)
Asian
10 (5%)

Key Indicators

English Learners29 (16%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged60 (32%)
Students with Disabilities38 (20%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

394
Enrollment
35
Teachers (FTE)
11.3:1
Student-Staff Ratio
25.4
Avg Class Size

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs10/10 · #37 · 97th percentile

267 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in Washington.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found