Hawthorne Elementary School

3520 West John Day Avenue

School District

Kennewick
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:11
Type

public

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GreatSchools Rating

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on September 23, 2024

The lack of consistency with this school is incredibly frustrating. Things change from year to year. The school preaches very anti-bullying but when issues arise things are not always dealt with the way that they should be. Teacher turnover is high and it is the oldest building in the school district. Pick up and drop off is a nightmare and they never have enough teachers to supervise. there are many issues at this school that need to be fixed and it seems as if the district does not make it a priority school in this district and I would not have chosen the school for my children if it weren't for proximity.
Submitted by parent on June 04, 2017

This school is amazing! They have made this school year an over the top energetic and passionate compilation of awesomeness! They have instituted Ron Clark Academy methods and the test scores and enthusiasm has been amazing!
Submitted by other on March 24, 2016

The principal is unwelcoming. He has his favorite parents, teachers, and students. Not a place to get attention when the need arises.
Submitted by parent on September 06, 2015

We had our three children attend Hawthorne from kindergarten to fifth grade. They have excelled! We are pleased to have been a part of such a wonderful school!
Submitted by parent on June 03, 2015

Haven't had the best experience here. Seems like they have labled our child and from there it just got worse
Submitted by other on May 31, 2015

Excellent school! Students have high expectations and the teachers are awesome! The test scores for my child are showing she is above grade level. She is a great reader!
Submitted by parent on June 06, 2013

Hawthorne Elementary has such a bad rating that the children are not permitted any kind of field trip whatsoever. The "Zero Tolerance for Bullying" is not in effect as it is believed to be. My child was not protected on the playground, in the classroom, nor anytime supervision should be used. I would be told time and again that action would be taken but it never was followed through. I asked if I could talk to the parent of the child and was told it was not a good idea. I am not the only parent who had problems with unresolved bullying in this school. Like the other parents, my child will be attending another school next year.
Submitted by parent on October 10, 2011

My children are happy and all the children seem to get along well. There are always mother, fathers, parents and teachers welcoming them into school every morning. The extracurricular activities are guided by great teachers that take the time to make my children feel welcome.