Hawthorne Elementary Scholastic Academy

About Hawthorne Elementary Scholastic Academy

Hawthorne Elementary Scholastic Academy in Chicago is an excellent and robust public magnet school. Like Decatur, it serves grades K-8. Hawthorne has a good reputation; it is known for its academics, strong community support, and success overall among the students. Hawthorne has great recognition, including the prestigious National Blue Ribbon Award in 2024 for excellence in the education of our students and strong student achievement.

?In state assessments 71% of the kids are good at math, and 67% of the kids are proficient in reading, compared to many of their peers. Parents benefit from available/accessible after-school programs, parent showcases of various curricula, and access to PowerSchool, Peachjar, etc. Hawthorne continues to rank high, build community, involve parents, and help all students grow. This is why Hawthorne is one of the best elementary schools in Chicago!

Contact Information

Address

3319 N CLIFTON AVE CHICAGO IL 60657

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Phone

(773) 534-5550

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Website

https://www.hawthorneacad.org/

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 49%

Reading 49%

State average proficiency is 49% in Math and 49% in Reading.

42

Full-time Teachers

15 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

13

Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)

604

Total Students

$74254

Avg. Teacher Salary

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TOP 65 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Hawthorne Elementary Scholastic Academy

2.5X

More likely to pursue STEM Careers

80%

Jobs that will require STEM in 2030

Detailed Robotics Program Info

School Ratings

Ranked

65

of 205 in Illinois

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.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:50 AM - 3:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:35 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 51.5%

Asian 13.2%

Hispanic 21.2%

Black 5.6%

Two+ Races 7.8%

Native Am. 1%

White

51.5%

Asian

13.2%

Hispanic

21.2%

Black

5.6%

Two+ Races

7.8%

Native Am.

1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 604

50.8%

307 Female

49.2%

297 Male

Student Population

604 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

Hawthorne Scholastic Academy received the 2024 National Blue Ribbon and continues to be among the top 5-ranked schools in CPS for elementary and middle grades.

FAQ

Q: What enrichment opportunities happen at Hawthorne Elementary Scholastic Academy?

A: Enrichment opportunities at Hawthorne Elementary Scholastic Academy include music, art, physical education, and after school clubs that help to build skills and creativity.

Q: Are there bilingual opportunities at Hawthorne Elementary Scholastic Academy?

A: Yes. Our bilingual and ESL programs support non-native English speakers so they can continue to make academic progress while developing their language skills.

Q: What technology exists in the facilities at Hawthorne Elementary Scholastic Academy?

A: The facilities at Hawthorne Elementary Scholastic Academy include Chromebooks and smart boards and use technology-based educational software, allowing students and teachers to utilize interactive ways to learn.

Q: Are students able to do sports and clubs at Hawthorne Elementary Scholastic Academy?

A: Yes! Our Hawthorne Elementary Scholastic Academy student body participates in sports teams at our school as well as music, art, and clubs that develop teamwork and leadership.

Q: Are the meals at Hawthorne Elementary Scholastic Academy healthy?

A: Yes! At Hawthorne Elementary Scholastic Academy, we serve healthy meals every day, including free or reduced-price meals for students who qualify.

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

ML

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

F

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

What Parents Say