Excellent
#449 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 21% in state
Hawthorne Elementary
Elementary School · Waukesha School District · Waukesha, WI
A Waukesha School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
1111Maitland Dr, Waukesha, WI 53188
- Math 31% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 36% vs WI 51% (2025)
- 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hawthorne Elementary score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 11 points since 2020, reaching 33% in 2025, across a 6-year record (2020–2025).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Hawthorne Elementary 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 55Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 29Some Transit
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated989/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Waukesha), 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
$88,656
Median home value
$317,300
Median rent
$1,235/mo
College educated
43.1%
Homeownership
67.3%
Poverty rate
9.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53188; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summit View ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 450 | Compare → |
| Lowell ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 364 | Compare → |
| Mount Calvary Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 160 | Compare → |
| Trinity Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–8 | 1.4 mi | 145 | 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.
Waukesha School District
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #8 of 26
- District spending per student
- $12,969NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hawthorne Elementary is listed in Waukesha School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hawthorne Elementary
Hawthorne Elementary is a public elementary school in Waukesha, WI, part of Waukesha School District, serving approximately 325 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #449 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hawthorne Elementary
What grades does Hawthorne Elementary serve?
Hawthorne Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Hawthorne Elementary?
Hawthorne Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 325 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hawthorne Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hawthorne Elementary is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hawthorne Elementary rank in WI?
Hawthorne Elementary ranks #449 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Hawthorne Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Hawthorne Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hawthorne Elementary has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Hawthorne Elementary a charter school?
No, Hawthorne Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hawthorne Elementary a Title I school?
No, Hawthorne Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hawthorne Elementary?
62.8% of students at Hawthorne Elementary 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
- 325
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Waukesha County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.5%
- Phone
- (262) 970-1610
- Area population (ZIP 53188)
- 34,290
- Area average commute
- 23.2 min
- Area median age
- 39.8
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 · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- 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 53188; 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, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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