Excellent
#1251 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 13% in state
Ralph E. Hawes Elementary
Elementary School · Huntington Beach City Elementary · Huntington Beach, CA
A Huntington Beach City Elementary elementary school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
9682 Yellowstone Dr., Huntington Beach, CA 92646
- Math 80% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 83% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 23.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ralph E. Hawes Elementary score 81% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 57 points since 2020, reaching 81% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
19.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ralph E. Hawes Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 54Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 62Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,213/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Huntington Beach), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$132,841
Median home value
$1,031,700
Median rent
$2,570/mo
College educated
50.4%
Homeownership
75%
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92646; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Simon and St. Jude ElementaryPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 277 | Compare → |
| Sts Simon & Jude Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 379 | Compare → |
| Oka (isojiro) ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 507 | Compare → |
| S. A. Moffett ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 411 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Huntington Beach City Elementary
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #2 of 8
- District spending per student
- $16,730NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ralph E. Hawes Elementary is listed in Huntington Beach City Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ralph E. Hawes Elementary
Ralph E. Hawes Elementary is a public elementary school in Huntington Beach, CA, part of Huntington Beach City Elementary, serving approximately 464 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 23.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,251 of 9,539 schools in CA.
State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ralph E. Hawes Elementary
What grades does Ralph E. Hawes Elementary serve?
Ralph E. Hawes Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Ralph E. Hawes Elementary?
Ralph E. Hawes Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 464 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ralph E. Hawes Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ralph E. Hawes Elementary is 23.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ralph E. Hawes Elementary rank in CA?
Ralph E. Hawes Elementary ranks #1,251 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Ralph E. Hawes Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Ralph E. Hawes Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Ralph E. Hawes Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ralph E. Hawes Elementary has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Ralph E. Hawes Elementary a charter school?
No, Ralph E. Hawes Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ralph E. Hawes Elementary a Title I school?
No, Ralph E. Hawes Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ralph E. Hawes Elementary?
19.8% of students at Ralph E. Hawes Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 464
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.6%
- Phone
- (714) 963-8302
- Area population (ZIP 92646)
- 55,814
- Area average commute
- 26.9 min
- Area median age
- 47.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92646; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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