Hawthorne Elementary
San Diego, CA · San Diego Unified · Grades K-5
1,541st of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 73%▲ Improving
Hawthorne Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Hawthorne Elementary 1,541st of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 73% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 58th in 2015 to 73th in 2025 — improving.
Hawthorne Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 110 students tested
Hawthorne Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 256 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 53.9% | 39.8% | ▼ 14.1 pts | |
| White | 27.9% | 24.2% | ▼ 3.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.4% | 17.2% | ▲ 11.8 pts | |
| Asian | 8.1% | 14.1% | ▲ 6.0 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.0% | 2.7% | ▲ 1.7 pts | |
| Black | 3.7% | 2.0% | ▼ 1.7 pts |
Homes near Hawthorne Elementary
Typical home value $1.10M in zip 92117 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Hawthorne Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Field ElementarySan Diego Unified · 0.7 mi away1,640th of 5,659
ELA 52% · Math 55% - 6Whitman ElementarySan Diego Unified · 0.9 mi away2,548th of 5,659
ELA 49% · Math 37% - 7iHigh Virtual AcademySan Diego Unified · 0.9 mi away1,971st of 5,659
ELA 56% · Math 43% - 8Sequoia ElementarySan Diego Unified · 0.9 mi away1,249th of 5,659
ELA 63% · Math 57% - 8John Muir Language AcademySan Diego Unified · 1.1 mi away1,291st of 5,659
ELA 65% · Math 53% - 3Lafayette ElementarySan Diego Unified · 1.4 mi away3,991st of 5,659
ELA 33% · Math 27% - 10Curie ElementarySan Diego Unified · 1.4 mi away174th of 5,659
ELA 82% · Math 82% - 9Spreckels ElementarySan Diego Unified · 1.6 mi away851st of 5,659
ELA 69% · Math 65%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Hawthorne Elementary in?
Hawthorne Elementary is part of the San Diego Unified district in San Diego, California.
Is Hawthorne Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Hawthorne Elementary 1,541st of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 73% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Hawthorne Elementary?
Hispanic 40%, White 24%, Two or more races 17%, Asian 14% (256 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Hawthorne Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92117 is $1.10M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.