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Hawthorne Elementary

2125 Story St., San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401

Top 25% School in California

Ranked 1478 of 6898 in California

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About Hawthorne Elementary

Hawthorne Elementary is located at 2125 Story St., San Luis Obispo, California 93401. The school serves students from kindergarten through grade 6. The total enrollment at the campus is 415 students. The student–teacher ratio is 22:1, which reflects a moderately sized classroom setting. Around 49% of the students are female and 51% are male. According to state assessment data, 50% of students meet or exceed proficiency in math and 57% in reading. The school operates as a public elementary campus in a small city setting, serving families from the surrounding community. The school has a traditional K–6 structure, which means that students learn in a steady and consistent way as they move up through the grades. Teachers help students stay interested in lessons by giving them regular classwork, simple explanations, and ongoing support. They focus on building core academic skills. Students also do regular things in class that help them learn in a consistent way. Homes in the surrounding area vary in price depending on location, and compared with other public schools nearby, Hawthorne Elementary provides a stable option for families exploring the best elementary school in California.

Hawthorne Elementary Contact Information

Address

2125 Story St., San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401

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Phone

(805) 596-4070

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Website

slcusd.org

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 50%
Reading 57%
State average proficiency is 50% in Math and 57% in Reading.
19
Full-time Teachers
22 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
415
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 1478 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Hawthorne Elementary

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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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:15 AM - 2:40 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 44.58%
Asian 3.86%
Hispanic 40.48%
Black 0.24%
Two+ Races 10.6%
Native Am. 0%
White
44.58%
Asian
3.86%
Hispanic
40.48%
Black
0.24%
Two+ Races
10.6%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 415
48.67%
202 Female
51.33%
213 Male

Student Population

415 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

415 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

As of 2026, Hawthorne Elementary is in the middle of a project to modernize the whole campus. Recent changes include better systems, better facilities for students, and improvements to the main school building. Classrooms for younger students have also been improved to make learning easier every day. There is also work being done to make it easier to get to the front of the school. These changes are part of a bigger plan to make the campus a better place to be. The project is part of ongoing efforts to give students a more modern and helpful place to learn.

FAQ

Q1. Does Hawthorne Elementary provide a consistent learning schedule for students?

Ans. Yes, Hawthorne Elementary follows a regular schedule to keep the school day organized.

Q2. How does Hawthorne Elementary support students during classroom lessons?

Ans. Teachers guide students with clear instructions and regular classwork.

Q3. Are students at Hawthorne Elementary encouraged to stay active in learning?

Ans. Yes, students take part in activities and classroom tasks daily.

Q4. How does Hawthorne Elementary maintain focus in classrooms?

Ans. The school uses simple routines and structured lessons to keep students focused.

Q5. What kind of learning approach is followed at Hawthorne Elementary?

Ans. Teachers use steady and simple methods to help students understand concepts.

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

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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

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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

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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