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Hawthorne Early Learning Center

501 Lusher Avenue
Elkhart, IN 46517
Hawthorne Early Learning Center serves 133 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 133 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Hawthorne Early Learning Center's student population of 133 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
133 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Hawthorne Early Learning Center is 0.57, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
62%
15%
Black
8%
13%
White
20%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.57
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Hawthorne Early Learning Center?
133 students attend Hawthorne Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Hawthorne Early Learning Center students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hawthorne Early Learning Center?
Hawthorne Early Learning Center has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hawthorne Early Learning Center offer ?
Hawthorne Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Hawthorne Early Learning Center part of?
Hawthorne Early Learning Center is part of Elkhart Community Schools.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 133 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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