Very Good
#657 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 27% in state
Hawes Elementary School
Elementary School · Ridgewood Public School District · Ridgewood, NJ
A Ridgewood Public School District elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
531 STEVENS AVENUE, Ridgewood, NJ 07451
- Math 78% vs NJ 47% (2025)
- Reading 77% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hawes Elementary School score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2021, reaching 77% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 41 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
4.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Hawes Elementary School 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 New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Transit 41Some Transit
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average629/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clara E Coleman SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 340 | Compare → |
| Midland Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | K–4 | 0.8 mi | 193 | Compare → |
| Primrose School of ParamusPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.9 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| Somerville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 385 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Ridgewood Public School District
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #5 of 10
- District spending per student
- $24,261NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 1.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hawes Elementary School is listed in Ridgewood Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hawes Elementary School
Hawes Elementary School is a public elementary school in Ridgewood, NJ, part of Ridgewood Public School District, serving approximately 373 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #657 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hawes Elementary School
What grades does Hawes Elementary School serve?
Hawes Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Hawes Elementary School?
Hawes Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 373 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hawes Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hawes Elementary School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hawes Elementary School rank in NJ?
Hawes Elementary School ranks #657 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Hawes Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hawes Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Hawes Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hawes Elementary School has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Hawes Elementary School a charter school?
No, Hawes Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hawes Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Hawes Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hawes Elementary School?
4.6% of students at Hawes Elementary School 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
- 373
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bergen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.6%
- Phone
- (201) 670-2720
Official sources & links
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 · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · 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.
- 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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