Hawthorne Elementary School

5001 Farview Road

School District

Westerville City
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:25
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on October 29, 2021

My Granddaughter currently attends Hawthorne. Very good Leadership and during the Covid shutdown communication was fantastic.
Submitted by parent on October 04, 2021

Hi my name is Aaliyah Sulaimon and I have my sister here Suad Sulaimon and we use to attend Hawthorne elementary it is a great school and great teachers I think it's the most outstanding school in Westerville district. I know it is a small school but big families have big reasons. I hope you love the school .we love you Hawthorne mutants
Submitted by other on November 04, 2019

My grandson was punched in the gut and at another time was socked in the jaw while playing. Not great, and not normal, especially since he's in first grade.
Submitted by parent on June 02, 2016

Both of my boys attended Hawthorne Elementary, kindergarten through fifth grade. They both had great teachers and built a solid foundation for their education, middle school through college.
Submitted by other on April 09, 2016

Hawthorne lacks a very apparent grasp on dealing with behavioral problems. Bullying is acceptable and exceptionally brutal within its walls and the staff has the inability to hold children accountable for their actions. This is an extremely dangerous recipe and enrolling children here is almost negligent if you're aware of the problems.
Submitted by other on September 18, 2015

My son went to Gahannà until 5th grade. He has Mrs Halls and Reed. I can't say enough about what has been done for his self confidence. He has an IEP in place and it works so much better here. It's an awesome school with awesome teachers. Life is better at Hawthorne!:)
Submitted by teacher on February 25, 2014

Hawthorne is an amazing school! The teachers go above and beyond to meet the needs of every student by differentiating instruction. We work hard to find new strategies and new ways of teaching that are engaging and encourage the students to be active participants in the learning process. Our students discuss, debate, create and add to the learning daily. We are so proud of our students and our school family!
Submitted by parent on September 04, 2013

Hawthorne came under new leadership for the 2012-2013 and now this year (2013-2014) things are really sailing along in the right direction. Teachers are great, administrative support is enthusiastic, and parental involvement is on the rise. The PTO is rebuilding and able to support more activities and extras at the school. The music teacher has a strings program for the older students. There is an in-building gifted program. Because there are several classrooms of each grade, teachers work together and sometimes co-teach, or divide all the first graders among the first grade teachers for math in groups by ability, as well as other innovative strategies. The school has a classroom garden and composting program, and teacher creativity is rewarded. The school also has beautiful grounds where students sometimes can eat lunch outside or walk along the paths.
Submitted by parent on June 02, 2013

my child has attended hawthorne elementary for 4 years now and I am very pleased with the school, e.i. teacher/ principal involvement with my child's education. my child is considered "special needs" and needs more one on one teaching. instead of singling my child out and making my child feel different from others, my child's teachers (every year) have made a profound effort to be supportive. my child is getting an excellent education and I am very proud to say my child attends hawthorne. the school is diverse believing EVERY child deserves an education regardless of their background e.i. financial situations. I am very involved in my child's learning and success and it is 100% reassuring that my child's teachers and principal are too!
Submitted by other on October 08, 2012

Hawthorne used to be an amazing school. Dr. Klein's leadership was phenomenal and the school prospered. But under Mr. Tombaugh's guidance the school crumbled, the school became a prison. They are currently unable to teach students and instead are handling misbehaving students 24/7
Submitted by parent on November 10, 2011

My kids attended Hawthorne for Kindergarten, and then we lotteried them in to the magnet school program for 1st grade. The teachers at Hawthorne are wonderful, but Hawthorne draws from a low income area and parental involvement isn't very high. It did not feel like a community, it felt very fragmented, with parents acting stand-offish and keeping to themselves. When they do have events, it isn't a place where everyone knows each other. It is very easy for your above-average child to be top of their class, and I'm not sure that gives them adequate motivation. I am really happy that we only did kindergarten there. I have spent a decent amount of time there, and rarely saw the principal (whereas at the magnet school, the principal is very visible and involved).