Excellent
#10 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 1% in state
Hawthorne Elementary School
Elementary School · Seattle School District No. 1 · Seattle, WA
A Seattle School District No. 1 elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4100 39 AV S, Seattle, WA 98118
- Math 72% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 69% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hawthorne Elementary School score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 14 points since 2018, reaching 71% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 34 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
26.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where 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. Open the Seattle map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 62Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 56Good Transit
- Bike 65Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,803/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Seattle), 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
$109,085
Median home value
$746,400
Median rent
$1,831/mo
College educated
49%
Homeownership
57.5%
Poverty rate
11.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98118; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Muir Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 333 | Compare → |
| The Lake and Park SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 63 | Compare → |
| Orca K-8 SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 355 | Compare → |
| Dearborn Park International SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 326 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Seattle School District No. 1
- Schools in district
- 109
- Rank in district
- #5 of 106
- District spending per student
- $21,806NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hawthorne Elementary School is listed in Seattle School District No. 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hawthorne Elementary School
Hawthorne Elementary School is a public elementary school in Seattle, WA, part of Seattle School District No. 1, serving approximately 374 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 out of 10 and ranks #10 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hawthorne Elementary School
What grades does Hawthorne Elementary School serve?
Hawthorne Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Hawthorne Elementary School?
Hawthorne Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 374 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hawthorne Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hawthorne Elementary School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hawthorne Elementary School rank in WA?
Hawthorne Elementary School ranks #10 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Hawthorne Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hawthorne Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 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 Hawthorne Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hawthorne Elementary School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Hawthorne Elementary School a charter school?
No, Hawthorne Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hawthorne Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Hawthorne Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hawthorne Elementary School?
26.2% of students at 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 374
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- King County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.5%
- Phone
- (206) 252-7210
- Area population (ZIP 98118)
- 49,560
- Area average commute
- 30.7 min
- Area median age
- 38
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 · 2024 SBA · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · 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 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 98118; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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