Item: Hawthorne-Cedar Knolls Union Free School District
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Hawthorne-Cedar Knolls Union Free School District

226 Linda Ave
Hawthorne, NY 10532-2099

Bottom 50%

Tel: (914) 749-2903

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Hawthorne-Cedar Knolls Union Free School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:

Category

Attribute

Diversity

Most diverse schools (Top 1%)

Student Attention

Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 114 students in Hawthorne-Cedar Knolls Union Free School District.

Public Schools in Hawthorne-Cedar Knolls Union Free School District have a of 0.65, which is less than the New York public school average of 0.72.

Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="overview">Overview

This School District

This State (NY)

# Schools

2 Schools

4,813 Schools

# Students

114 Students

2,506,609 Students

# Teachers

24 Teachers

217,103 Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

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Comparison of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Hawthorne-Cedar Knolls Union Free School District	New York
1	1	160
2	1	164
3	1	160
4	4	163
5	9	164
6	6	166
7	11	168
8	9	171
9	11	185
10	20	182
11	5	173
12	34	168
Grade Not Listed	2	33

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<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="district-rank">District Rank

The school district's graduation rate of 50% has increased from 20% over five school years.

This School District

State Average (NY)

(20-21)

<50%

55%

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Math Proficiency Trends
Year	Hawthorne-Cedar Knolls Union Free School District	New York
2021	50%	55%
2019	20%	54%
2018	10%	52%
2017	10%	50%
2016	10%	49%
2015	5%	48%
2014	5%	41%
2013	5%	39%
2012	12%	69%
2011	7%	67%
2010	12%	86%

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(20-21)

<50%

62%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends
Year	Hawthorne-Cedar Knolls Union Free School District	New York
2021	50%	62%
2019	20%	52%
2018	10%	52%
2017	10%	47%
2016	10%	46%
2015	5%	40%
2014	5%	37%
2013	5%	39%
2012	7%	60%
2011	7%	58%
2010	17%	74%

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(21-22)

<50%

87%

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Graduation Rate Trends
Year	Hawthorne-Cedar Knolls Union Free School District	New York
2022	50%	87%
2021	50%	85%
2020	50%	83%
2019	20%	83%
2018	20%	82%
2017	20%	82%
2016	20%	81%
2015	50%	79%
2014	20%	78%
2013	20%	78%
2012	20%	78%

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<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethnicity">Students by Ethnicity:

0.65

0.72

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Comparison of Diversity Score Trends
Year	Hawthorne-Cedar Knolls Union Free School District	New York
2023	0.63	0.73
2022	0.58	0.72
2021	0.62	0.72
2020	0.62	0.71
2019	0.62	0.71
2018	0.59	0.71
2017	0.59	0.71
2016	0.56	0.70
2015	0.56	0.70
2014	0.57	0.69
2013	0.59	0.69
2012	0.63	0.68
2011	0.58	0.68
2010	0.58	0.66
2009	0.58	0.66

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% American Indian

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American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Hawthorne-Cedar Knolls Union Free School District	New York
2023	1%	1%
2011	2%	1%

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% Asian

10%

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	Hawthorne-Cedar Knolls Union Free School District	New York
2023	2%	10%
2021	2%	10%
2020	1%	9%
2019	1%	9%
2013	2%	9%
2012	3%	9%
2009	1%	9%
2008	1%	8%

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% Hispanic

38%

30%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Hawthorne-Cedar Knolls Union Free School District	New York
2023	43%	29%
2022	47%	29%
2021	48%	28%
2020	41%	27%
2019	41%	27%
2018	38%	26%
2017	38%	26%
2016	36%	26%
2015	41%	25%
2014	38%	25%
2013	43%	24%
2012	36%	23%
2011	35%	22%
2010	36%	22%
2009	34%	21%

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% Black

44%

15%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Hawthorne-Cedar Knolls Union Free School District	New York
2023	43%	16%
2022	45%	16%
2021	37%	17%
2020	45%	17%
2019	45%	17%
2018	52%	17%
2017	52%	17%
2016	56%	18%
2015	52%	18%
2014	55%	18%
2013	47%	18%
2012	47%	18%
2011	54%	19%
2010	54%	19%
2009	54%	19%

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% White

10%

40%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Hawthorne-Cedar Knolls Union Free School District	New York
2023	7%	40%
2022	7%	41%
2021	12%	41%
2020	11%	43%
2019	11%	43%
2018	9%	44%
2017	9%	44%
2016	7%	44%
2015	7%	45%
2014	7%	46%
2013	7%	47%
2012	14%	48%
2011	9%	49%
2010	10%	51%
2009	11%	51%

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% Hawaiian

n/a

% Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2016-2023)
Year	Hawthorne-Cedar Knolls Union Free School District	New York
2023	4%	4%
2022	1%	3%
2021	1%	3%
2020	2%	3%
2019	2%	3%
2018	1%	2%
2017	1%	2%
2016	1%	2%

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All Ethnic Groups

<�鶹��ý class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $131,965 is higher than the state median of $31,333. The school district revenue/student has grown by 40% over four school years.

The school district's spending/student of $145,070 is higher than the state median of $32,210. The school district spending/student has grown by 45% over four school years.

This School District

This State (NY)

Total Revenue

$15 MM

$78,541 MM

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Total Revenues Trends
Year	Hawthorne-Cedar Knolls Union Free School District	New York
2023	$15 MM	$36 MM
2022	$17 MM	$36 MM
2021	$15 MM	$36 MM
2020	$17 MM	$36 MM
2019	$18 MM	$35 MM
2018	$21 MM	$34 MM
2017	$20 MM	$33 MM
2016	$21 MM	$32 MM
2015	$21 MM	$29 MM
2014	$21 MM	$31 MM
2012	$21 MM	$29 MM
2011	$22 MM	$29 MM
2010	$21 MM	$29 MM
2009	$19 MM	$29 MM
2008	$19 MM	$28 MM
2007	$19 MM	$27 MM
2006	$18 MM	$25 MM
2005	$15 MM	$24 MM
2004	$15 MM	$22 MM
2003	$14 MM	$21 MM
2002	$14 MM	$20 MM
2001	$15 MM	$19 MM
2000	$13 MM	$18 MM
1999	$11 MM	$17 MM
1998	$12 MM	$16 MM
1997	$13 MM	$15 MM
1996	$12 MM	$15 MM
1995	$10 MM	$14 MM

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Spending

$17 MM

$80,737 MM

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Total Expenditure Trends
Year	Hawthorne-Cedar Knolls Union Free School District	New York
2023	$17 MM	$21 MM
2022	$18 MM	$22 MM
2021	$17 MM	$21 MM
2020	$18 MM	$22 MM
2019	$18 MM	$35 MM
2018	$20 MM	$34 MM
2017	$21 MM	$33 MM
2016	$21 MM	$31 MM
2015	$22 MM	$30 MM
2014	$21 MM	$29 MM
2012	$22 MM	$28 MM
2011	$22 MM	$30 MM
2010	$22 MM	$30 MM
2009	$22 MM	$28 MM
2008	$22 MM	$27 MM
2007	$20 MM	$26 MM
2006	$20 MM	$25 MM
2005	$21 MM	$24 MM
2004	$25 MM	$23 MM
2003	$23 MM	$24 MM
2002	$15 MM	$23 MM
2001	$17 MM	$21 MM
2000	$13 MM	$19 MM
1999	$12 MM	$17 MM
1998	$12 MM	$16 MM
1997	$11 MM	$15 MM
1996	$11 MM	$16 MM
1995	$11 MM	$15 MM

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Revenue / Student

$131,965

$31,333

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Average Revenue Per Student Trends
Year	Hawthorne-Cedar Knolls Union Free School District	New York
2023	$98,974	$43,745
2022	$93,685	$44,052
2021	$80,882	$45,286
2020	$93,685	$44,052
2019	$78,461	$41,967
2018	$90,795	$37,783
2017	$72,400	$37,501
2016	$58,940	$36,257
2015	$68,730	$23,859
2014	$59,044	$33,260
2012	$54,510	$25,935
2011	$53,074	$26,364
2010	$50,469	$23,859
2009	$46,438	$21,692
2008	$45,583	$20,453
2007	$45,092	$18,556
2006	$44,913	$17,116
2005	$52,783	$16,764
2004	$45,725	$16,002
2003	$45,870	$14,881
2002	$44,967	$13,663
2001	$43,599	$12,690
2000	$39,421	$11,736
1999	$33,667	$11,068
1998	$39,341	$10,435
1997	$41,176	$9,995
1995	$36,258	$9,825
1992	$27,203	$8,101

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Spending / Student

$145,070

$32,210

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Average Expenditure Per Student Trends
Year	Hawthorne-Cedar Knolls Union Free School District	New York
2023	$108,803	$25,493
2022	$99,514	$26,731
2021	$88,914	$26,391
2020	$99,514	$26,731
2019	$77,142	$42,427
2018	$85,115	$38,270
2017	$74,539	$36,628
2016	$59,747	$34,588
2015	$71,701	$24,841
2014	$57,660	$31,853
2012	$57,743	$25,203
2011	$54,588	$27,087
2010	$52,650	$24,841
2009	$53,083	$21,514
2008	$50,838	$20,169
2007	$47,734	$18,076
2006	$48,848	$17,357
2005	$74,495	$16,650
2004	$77,119	$16,888
2003	$77,913	$16,638
2002	$50,848	$15,352
2001	$51,308	$13,878
2000	$39,718	$12,449
1999	$35,972	$11,246
1998	$37,637	$10,823
1997	$35,987	$10,248
1995	$40,081	$9,858
1992	$32,284	$8,716

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Best Hawthorne-Cedar Knolls Union Free School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Cedar Knolls Academy

Special Education School

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
:

Bottom 50%

Add to Compare

226 Linda Ave
Hawthorne, NY 10532
(914) 749-2964

Gr: K-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 89%

Rank: #22.

Linden Hill High School

Special Education School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
:

Bottom 50%

Add to Compare

226 Linda Ave
Hawthorne, NY 10532
(914) 749-2977

Gr: 6-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Hawthorne-Cedar Knolls Union Free School District?

Hawthorne-Cedar Knolls Union Free School District manages 2 public schools serving 114 students.

What is the racial composition of students in Hawthorne-Cedar Knolls Union Free School District?

44% of Hawthorne-Cedar Knolls Union Free School District students are Black, 38% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student/teacher ratio of Hawthorne-Cedar Knolls Union Free School District?

Hawthorne-Cedar Knolls Union Free School District has a student/teacher ratio of 5:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.

What is Hawthorne-Cedar Knolls Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?

The school district's spending/student of $145,070 is higher than the state median of $32,210. The school district spending/student has grown by 45% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

District size: 2 schools
Grades: K-12
Enrollment: 114 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Minority Enrollment: 90%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education