Hawes Elementary School

Summary:

Hawes Elementary School is a top-performing public elementary school in Ridgewood, New Jersey, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade. Part of the highly-rated Ridgewood Public School District, Hawes consistently ranks among the best elementary schools in the state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hawes Elementary School's academic performance is exceptional, with students significantly outperforming state and district averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. In the 2023-2024 school year, Hawes' proficiency rates were 78.8% in 3rd grade ELA, 69.3% in 4th grade Math, and 58.6% in 5th grade Science, compared to state averages of 43.6%, 45%, and 27.5%, respectively. The school also demonstrates strong performance across various student subgroups, including female students, Asian students, and English Language Learners.

Hawes Elementary School's success is further highlighted when compared to nearby schools, such as Orchard Elementary School and Somerville Elementary School, which are also part of the Ridgewood district and demonstrate high academic achievement. This consistent excellence across the district suggests a strong commitment to providing a quality education to all students in the Ridgewood community.


Detail:

Public K-5

 531 Stevens Avenue
       Ridgewood, NJ  07451


(201) 670-2720

District: Ridgewood Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
99th of 1,338 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,461 Help


Students who attend Hawes Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Benjamin Franklin Middle School
High:    Ridgewood High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.1 Help
Number of students:  373

Racial breakdown:

White:
42.6%
Asian:
38.6%
Hispanic:
10.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  4.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hawes Elementary School ranks better than 92.6% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks last among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Ridgewood Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.75. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (42.6%), Asian (38.6%), Hispanic (10.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 4.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hawes Elementary School is 12.1, which is the 3rd best among 6 elementary schools in the Ridgewood Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hawes Elementary School is $10,461. 5 elementary schools in the Ridgewood Public School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hawes Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hawes Elementary School 99th of 1338 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Hawes Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Ridgewood Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Ridgewood Public School District 41st of 613 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hawes Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Hawes Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 88.28 38th 1204 96.8%
2004 87.57 22nd 1298 98.3%
2005 82.27 108th 1303 91.7%
2006 82.38 88th 1314 93.3%
2007 85.70 9th 1329 99.3%
2008 83.27 79th 1338 94.1%
2009 86.27 69th 1346 94.9%
2010 83.45 117th 1354 91.4%
2011 83.80 113th 1360 91.7%
2012 84.75 84th 1363 93.8%
2013 84.29 116th 1367 91.5%
2014 84.56 122nd 1363 91.0%
2015 96.00 16th 1357 98.8%
2016 95.12 23rd 1346 98.3%
2017 94.53 18th 1352 98.7%
2018 92.60 49th 1353 96.4%
2019 93.80 29th 1360 97.9%
2021 92.56 84th 1317 93.6%
2022 94.69 40th 1345 97.0%
2023 92.50 75th 1342 94.4%
2024 90.75 99th 1338 92.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Hawes Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 99.56 6th 499 98.8%
2024 99.61 6th 559 98.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Hawes Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.24 93rd 1001 90.7%
2019 79.85 148th 1007 85.3%
2021 79.31 114th 868 86.9%
2022 97.83 17th 949 98.2%
2023 79.00 143rd 958 85.1%
2024 37.86 534th 989 46.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Hawes Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.05 55th 1333 95.9%
2019 93.62 23rd 1331 98.3%
2021 85.92 144th 1290 88.8%
2022 91.65 80th 1326 94.0%
2023 93.57 50th 1318 96.2%
2024 92.57 61st 1317 95.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Hawes Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.20 63rd 1334 95.3%
2019 92.46 53rd 1335 96.0%
2021 92.41 70th 1297 94.6%
2022 95.08 32nd 1324 97.6%
2023 89.54 107th 1315 91.9%
2024 87.05 155th 1313 88.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Hawes Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.12 164th 370 55.7%
2019 78.39 52nd 370 85.9%
2021 81.73 35th 339 89.7%
2022 84.47 25th 348 92.8%
2023 78.68 47th 346 86.4%
2024 76.11 69th 340 79.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hawes Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 97.58 23rd 896 97.4%
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Rank History for White students at Hawes Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.67 44th 1022 95.7%
2019 88.04 55th 1023 94.6%
2021 67.98 243rd 964 74.8%
2022 80.43 155th 976 84.1%
2023 71.86 245th 975 74.9%
2024 67.93 292nd 963 69.7%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, January 8, 2010

Open Quote Not enough focus goes in to the kids that have the ability to exceed in the curriculum planned out for the year. My child finds it all too easy and therefore isn't really challenged to match capabilities. Disappointed for this reason and a view I have found is shared with a number of other parents. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Hawes Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 238 2 79 3 0 n/a n/a 0 322
1989 253 4 83 4 0 n/a n/a 0 344
1990 268 5 97 2 0 n/a n/a 0 372
1991 259 4 101 9 0 n/a n/a 0 373
1992 283 3 86 8 0 n/a n/a 0 380
1993 288 1 79 10 0 n/a n/a 0 378
1994 299 2 68 13 0 n/a n/a 0 382
1995 263 6 88 8 0 n/a n/a 0 365
1996 263 6 88 8 0 n/a n/a 0 365
1998 275 5 86 9 0 n/a n/a 0 375
1999 266 0 102 15 0 n/a n/a 0 383
2000 274 0 106 16 0 n/a n/a 0 396
2001 265 0 104 11 0 n/a n/a 0 380
2002 257 0 117 13 0 n/a n/a 0 387
2003 257 0 117 13 0 n/a n/a 0 387
2004 258 0 109 15 0 n/a n/a 0 382
2005 269 1 111 18 0 n/a n/a 0 399
2006 279 3 107 24 0 n/a n/a 0 413
2007 277 3 109 22 0 n/a n/a 0 411
2008 265 3 112 28 0 n/a n/a 0 408
2009 263 3 96 29 13 2 0 0 406
2010 277 4 102 28 0 3 0 0 414
2011 242 2 108 37 0 0 11 0 400
2012 230 3 109 51 0 0 16 0 409
2013 228 4 113 49 0 0 19 0 413
2014 228 7 116 41 0 0 17 0 409
2015 226 4 123 39 0 0 20 0 412
2016 227 4 119 34 0 0 22 0 406
2017 228 3 123 36 0 0 29 0 419
2018 218 2 127 34 0 0 26 0 407
2019 216 2 135 40 0 0 26 0 419
2020 197 0 137 46 1 1 26 0 408
2021 185 2 142 41 0 1 22 0 393
2022 163 2 142 42 0 0 20 0 369
2023 146 4 147 40 0 1 24 0 362
2024 159 4 144 40 0 1 25 0 373

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hawes Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 322 15.0 21.4 n/a
1989 344 19.0 18.1 n/a
1990 372 20.0 18.6 0.3
1991 373 20.0 18.6 1.1
1992 380 21.0 18.0 0.8
1993 378 23.8 15.9 0.3
1994 382 23.4 16.3 1.6
1995 365 20.6 17.7 0.5
1996 365 20.6 17.7 0.5
1998 375 23.2 16.2 0.5
1999 383 23.8 16.1 2.1
2000 396 23.3 17.0 2
2001 380 25.5 14.9 1.8
2002 387 25.9 14.9 0
2003 387 25.9 14.9 0
2004 382 26.1 14.6 1.3
2005 399 26.8 14.9 n/a
2006 413 27.3 15.1 0
2007 411 27.0 15.2 n/a
2008 408 27.0 15.1 0.5
2009 406 30.9 10.4 1.2
2010 414 25.0 16.5 1.7
2011 400 21.5 18.6 1
2012 409 28.0 14.5 2.4
2013 413 30.1 13.6 1.5
2014 409 28.1 14.5 1
2015 412 28.0 14.7 2.4
2016 406 27.0 15.0 2.7
2017 419 26.4 15.8 1.7
2018 407 29.8 13.6 2
2019 419 28.8 14.5 1
2020 408 29.3 13.9 3.2
2021 393 27.8 14.1 3.1
2022 369 27.8 13.2 2.4
2023 362 29.4 12.2 4.1
2024 373 30.7 12.1 4.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hawes Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 322 15.0 21.4 n/a
1989 344 19.0 18.1 n/a
1990 372 20.0 18.6 0.3
1991 373 20.0 18.6 1.1
1992 380 21.0 18.0 0.8
1993 378 23.8 15.9 0.3
1994 382 23.4 16.3 1.6
1995 365 20.6 17.7 0.5
1996 365 20.6 17.7 0.5
1998 375 23.2 16.2 0.5
1999 383 23.8 16.1 2.1
2000 396 23.3 17.0 2
2001 380 25.5 14.9 1.8
2002 387 25.9 14.9 0
2003 387 25.9 14.9 0
2004 382 26.1 14.6 1.3
2005 399 26.8 14.9 n/a
2006 413 27.3 15.1 0
2007 411 27.0 15.2 n/a
2008 408 27.0 15.1 0.5
2009 406 30.9 10.4 1.2
2010 414 25.0 16.5 1.7
2011 400 21.5 18.6 1
2012 409 28.0 14.5 2.4
2013 413 30.1 13.6 1.5
2014 409 28.1 14.5 1
2015 412 28.0 14.7 2.4
2016 406 27.0 15.0 2.7
2017 419 26.4 15.8 1.7
2018 407 29.8 13.6 2
2019 419 28.8 14.5 1
2020 408 29.3 13.9 3.2
2021 393 27.8 14.1 3.1
2022 369 27.8 13.2 2.4
2023 362 29.4 12.2 4.1
2024 373 30.7 12.1 4.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hawes Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $106 (1.0%) $10,355 (99.0%) $10,461

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hawes Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 29th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 75th of 1342 Elementary schools
 3.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hawes Elementary School)8583.3
 1.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ridgewood Public School District)82.279.3
 2.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hawes Elementary School)86.576.6
 9.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ridgewood Public School District)86.484.7
 1.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hawes Elementary School)83.881.5
 2.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ridgewood Public School District)84.886
 1.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hawes Elementary School)80.975.4
 5.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ridgewood Public School District)82.379.6
 2.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hawes Elementary School)9383.8
 9.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ridgewood Public School District)87.986
 1.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hawes Elementary School)94.576.2
 18.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ridgewood Public School District)82.877.3
 5.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.840.1
 6.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students419362
 13.6%
African American24
 100%
American Indian00
Asian135147
 8.9%
Hispanic4040
Pacific Islander01
White216146
 32.4%
Two or More Races2624
 7.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients1%4.1%
 3.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Hawes Elementary School

Students at Hawes Elementary School are 43% White, 39% Asian, 11% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 1% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 373 students attended Hawes Elementary School.

Students who attend Hawes Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Benjamin Franklin Middle School
High : Ridgewood High School

Yes. Hawes Elementary School ranks in the top 7.4% of New Jersey elementary schools.


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