Serving 198 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hawthorn Hills Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 198 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hawthorn Hills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Hawthorn Hills Elementary School's student population of 198 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
198 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Everybody matters, every moment counts. We learn, we lead, we love.
School Rankings
Hawthorn Hills Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hawthorn Hills Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1106 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
16%
4%
Hispanic
13%
14%
Black
6%
9%
White
51%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hawthorn Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Hawthorn Hills Elementary School is ranked #1106 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Hawthorn Hills Elementary School?
198 students attend Hawthorn Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Hawthorn Hills Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hawthorn Hills Elementary School?
Hawthorn Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hawthorn Hills Elementary School offer ?
Hawthorn Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hawthorn Hills Elementary School part of?
Hawthorn Hills Elementary School is part of Wausau School District.
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