Hawthorne’s schools enrolled 7,021 students in the 2023-24 school year, 1% less than the previous year, according to the California Department of Education.
Of all the students welcomed in the 2023-24 school year, 51.9% of them were boys, and 48.1% were girls.
Hawthorne School District covers 11 schools within Los Angeles County with its main office in Hawthorne.
Among the 11 schools in Hawthorne, Zela Davis recorded the highest enrollment of 870 students in the 2023-24 school year.
Although chronic absenteeism in California decreased in 2023, it remains double the pre-pandemic rate. According to the Public Policy Institute of California, chronic absenteeism in the state public schools reached 25% in 2023, up from 12% in 2019.
Enrollment in Hawthorne Over 5 Years
School Enrollment Breakdown for Hawthorne in 2023-24 School Year
| School | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|
| Zela Davis | 870 |
| Hawthorne Middle School | 779 |
| Ramona | 765 |
| Eucalyptus | 737 |
| Prairie Vista Middle School | 736 |
| Bud Carson Middle School | 635 |
| Kornblum | 550 |
| Hawthorne Math and Science Academy | 548 |
| Jefferson | 520 |
| York | 460 |
| Washington | 421 |
