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Hawkins Elementary SMART School

901 Ida Ave., HATTIESBURG, MS, 39401

About Hawkins Elementary SMART School

Hawkins Elementary SMART School is a public school in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, that focuses on technology. People often say it's one of the best elementary schools in Hattiesburg. In Mississippi elementary schools, about half of the students are good at math, and 48% are good at reading. The schools focus on science, math, and digital tools. Families in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, who are looking for the best elementary schools or comparing schools there like Hawkins's project-based learning and structured routines. People who want a technology-rich environment with a strong STEM focus sometimes compare it to the best private elementary schools in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, even though it is a public school.

Hawkins Elementary SMART School Contact Information

Address

901 Ida Ave., HATTIESBURG, MS, 39401

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Phone

(601) 583-4311

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 37%
Reading 42%
State average proficiency is 37% in Math and 42% in Reading.
26
Full-time Teachers
10 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
289
Total Students
$62136
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 92 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Hawkins Elementary SMART School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:45 AM – 2:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 2.77%
Asian 0.35%
Hispanic 23.18%
Black 69.2%
Two+ Races 4.15%
Native Am. 0.35%
White
2.77%
Asian
0.35%
Hispanic
23.18%
Black
69.2%
Two+ Races
4.15%
Native Am.
0.35%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 289
51.21%
148 Female
48.79%
141 Male

Student Population

289 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 10 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

289 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

In 2024–25, Hawkins Elementary SMART School added more hands-on STEM activities and digital learning projects. Students in higher grades learned the basics of coding and robotics, while students in lower grades practiced math and reading on tablets and with interactive software. The school held a STEM night for the community to show off student work and connect families with local businesses.

FAQ

Q1. What does SMART mean at Hawkins?

Ans. It shows that the school cares about learning that is supported by science, math, and technology.

Q2. Are there STEM clubs?

Ans. Yes, some grades have robotics or STEM clubs when there are enough staff members.

Q3. How do you grade projects?

Ans. Teachers give tests, but they also use rubrics, presentations, and performance tasks.

Q4. Are parents allowed to watch STEM nights?

Ans. Yes, families are encouraged to go to project showcases and events related to the curriculum.

Q5. Does Hawkins still stress reading?

Ans. Yes, the school makes sure to balance STEM work with focused reading and writing lessons and help.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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