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Hawthorne Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades K–6
2125 Story St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 · (805) 596-4070 · Part of San Luis Coastal Unified School District
Students
437
Students per teacher
23:1
Free or reduced lunch
54%
Setting
City
Grades
K–6
What stands out about Hawthorne Elementary
- Math proficiency 8 pts above the state
- Larger classes: 23:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 18.1% since 2020
- Next stop for Avila Beach kids: 2 middle schools
On the path
Where Avila Beach kids come from and go next.
K–6Hawthorne ElementaryYou are here
7–82 middle schoolsDepends on your address
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency42%
State average 33.6%
Reading / language arts47%
State average 48.6%
Location
Directions ↗
2125 Story St., San Luis Obispo
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten100
Grade 158
Grade 265
Grade 360
Grade 454
Grade 559
Grade 641
Enrollment over time
370’20
381’21
430’22
415’23
437’24
Up 18.1% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 44%Hispanic 40%Two or more races 11%Asian 4%Black <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.