Very Good
#93 of 451 schools in ND
Top 20% in state
- Math 52% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Clara Barton Hawthorne Elementary School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ND average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 30 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 55% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from ND state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
23.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Clara Barton Hawthorne Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 49Car-Dependent
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,206/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fargo), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,699
Median home value
$239,200
Median rent
$831/mo
College educated
36.8%
Homeownership
41.8%
Poverty rate
12.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 58103; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 67 | Compare → |
| Fargo K-8 Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| Lewis and Clark Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 437 | Compare → |
| Lincoln Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 322 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Fargo 1
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #5 of 23
- District spending per student
- $17,740NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Clara Barton Hawthorne Elementary School is listed in FARGO 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Clara Barton Hawthorne Elementary School
Clara Barton Hawthorne Elementary School is a public elementary school in Fargo, ND, part of Fargo 1, serving approximately 328 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #93 of 451 schools in ND. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Clara Barton Hawthorne Elementary School
What grades does Clara Barton Hawthorne Elementary School serve?
Clara Barton Hawthorne Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Clara Barton Hawthorne Elementary School?
Clara Barton Hawthorne Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 328 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clara Barton Hawthorne Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clara Barton Hawthorne Elementary School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Clara Barton Hawthorne Elementary School rank in ND?
Clara Barton Hawthorne Elementary School ranks #93 of 451 schools in ND.
What is Clara Barton Hawthorne Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Clara Barton Hawthorne Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Clara Barton Hawthorne Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Clara Barton Hawthorne Elementary School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Clara Barton Hawthorne Elementary School a charter school?
No, Clara Barton Hawthorne Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Clara Barton Hawthorne Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Clara Barton Hawthorne Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clara Barton Hawthorne Elementary School?
23.8% of students at Clara Barton Hawthorne Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 328
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Cass County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.1%
- Phone
- (701) 446-4400
- Area population (ZIP 58103)
- 48,520
- Area average commute
- 15.6 min
- Area median age
- 35.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 58103; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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