Serving 357 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hawthorne Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 357 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hawthorne Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Hawthorne Elementary School's student population of 357 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
357 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Year Founded
1907
Colors
White, Red, Black, Navy Blue and Light Gray
School Calendar
School Motto
Peace, Respect, Integrity, Do Our Best, and Everyone's Safe
School Rankings
Hawthorne Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hawthorne Elementary School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1613 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
15:1
American Indian
4%
11%
Hispanic
15%
21%
Black
52%
8%
White
8%
43%
Hawaiian
8%
1%
Two or more races
13%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)52.4%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hawthorne Elementary School's ranking?
Hawthorne Elementary School is ranked #1613 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Hawthorne Elementary School?
357 students attend Hawthorne Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Hawthorne Elementary School students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are White, 8% of students are Hawaiian, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hawthorne Elementary School?
Hawthorne Elementary School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hawthorne Elementary School offer ?
Hawthorne Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hawthorne Elementary School part of?
Hawthorne Elementary School is part of Tulsa School District.
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