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Hawthorne School

PO Box 520, Bozeman, MT, 59771

Top 10% School in MONTANA

Ranked 7 of 154 in MONTANA

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About Hawthorne School

Hawthorne Elementary School has a calm, community-centered feel that families notice right away. The math proficiency usually stays around the mid-range, shifting a little depending on the group of students each year. The teacher–student ratio feels like one teacher guiding a small set of kids, which keeps the atmosphere relaxed and gives students room to ask questions without pressure. Compared with nearby Bozeman schools like Longfellow and Irving, Hawthorne feels slightly more relaxed in its daily rhythm, but still keeps routines steady enough for younger learners. A typical three-bedroom rental in this part of Bozeman usually lands in the higher end of the mid-two-thousand dollars range, especially for newer homes or ones close to trail access. After Hawthorne, students usually move on to Sacajawea Middle School and later Bozeman High School. Many former students grow into careers in environmental science support, digital tech, early education, healthcare assistance, carpentry, hospitality work, and outdoors-related jobs. Parents say the school communicates clearly, keeps things simple, and offers a warm environment where kids feel comfortable. It’s the kind of school where children grow at a calm, steady pace.

Contact Information

Address

PO Box 520, Bozeman, MT, 59771

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Phone

(406) 522-6700

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 67%
Reading 67%
State average proficiency is 67% in Math and 67% in Reading.
19
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
334
Total Students
$48901
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 7 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Hawthorne 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
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:15 AM to 2:55 PM, Early Release on Wednesday at 1:40 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:00 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 92.22%
Asian 1.5%
Hispanic 2.1%
Black 0.6%
Two+ Races 3.29%
Native Am. 0.3%
White
92.22%
Asian
1.5%
Hispanic
2.1%
Black
0.6%
Two+ Races
3.29%
Native Am.
0.3%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 334
48.5%
162 Female
51.5%
172 Male

Student Population

334 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

334 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Hawthorne Elementary recently added new phonics tools for early readers and expanded small-group fluency time. A refreshed math rotation also launched, focusing on number sense, measurement, and hands-on problem-solving activities.

FAQ

Q1. What new learning updates were added at Hawthorne this year?

Ans. The school expanded its phonics program and refreshed the math rotation for early grades.

Q2. How does the school support students who need extra help?

Ans. Teachers provide small-group reading and math sessions based on weekly progress checks.

Q3. Do students get creative or outdoor activities?

Ans. Yes, they enjoy art, music, nature lessons, STEM tasks, and hands-on projects.

Q4. How does Hawthorne communicate with families?

Ans. Parents receive newsletters, email reminders, and app notifications.

Q5. What family events does the school host?

Ans. The school organizes reading nights, seasonal shows, and community gatherings.

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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