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Hawthorn Academy

Utah · Public School District
2
Schools
1,346
Students
$8,394
Per-Pupil Spend
-41% nat'l
26.2%
Free Lunch Rate
-26pp vs nat'l
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Graduation Rate
District Overview

Hawthorn Academy is a public school district in Utah serving 1,346 students across 2 schools. It includes 1 elementary school, among them 2 charter schools. Per-pupil spending of $8,394 is below the national average for a US public school district. 26% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 50/100.

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All Schools (2)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Hawthorn Academy South JordanCharterKG–06589
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Hawthorn Academy West JordanCharterKG–09757
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$8,394-41% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
87%
State
87.2%
Local (property tax)
3.0%
Federal
9.8%

State funding accounts for 87% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
2
Schools
1,346
Students
26%
Free Lunch
$8K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate—
Opportunity Score50/100
StateUtah →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $8,394, spending is 41% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Limited school choice
With only 2 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Hawthorn Academy?
Hawthorn Academy has 2 public schools, serving a total of 1,346 students.
How much does Hawthorn Academy spend per student?
Hawthorn Academy spends $8,394 per pupil — 41% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Hawthorn Academy?
26% of students in Hawthorn Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Hawthorn Academy?
Yes — 2 of the 2 schools in Hawthorn Academy are charter schools.
What grade levels does Hawthorn Academy serve?
Hawthorn Academy serves grades KG through 9, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Hawthorn Academy?
The median opportunity score across schools in Hawthorn Academy is 50/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.