Serving 454 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ralph E. Hawes Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 454 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ralph E. Hawes Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Ralph E. Hawes Elementary School's student population of 454 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
454 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ralph E. Hawes Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ralph E. Hawes Elementary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#840 out of 3649 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
14%
12%
Hispanic
13%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
55%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ralph E. Hawes Elementary School's ranking?
Ralph E. Hawes Elementary School is ranked #840 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Ralph E. Hawes Elementary School often compared to?
Ralph E. Hawes Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John R. Peterson Elementary School, Huntington Seacliff Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Ralph E. Hawes Elementary School?
454 students attend Ralph E. Hawes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Ralph E. Hawes Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ralph E. Hawes Elementary School?
Ralph E. Hawes Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ralph E. Hawes Elementary School offer ?
Ralph E. Hawes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Ralph E. Hawes Elementary School part of?
Ralph E. Hawes Elementary School is part of Huntington Beach City Elementary School District.
School Calendar
View the Ralph E. Hawes Elementary School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Middle School Open House
May 03, 2024 (Friday)
Last Day of School
June 21, 2024 (Friday)
School closed to the public
June 24, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break
April 14, 2025 (Monday)
Middle School Open House
May 09, 2025 (Friday)
School Reviews
5 1/17/2015
This school is the best school for your child it's fun and you get a good education my daughter graduated from hawes last year and she still wish she was there because in middle school it's just scary 5th grade at hawes is the best
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