Serving 516 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ralph E. Hawes Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 516 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 78% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Ralph E. Hawes Elementary serves the east part of Huntington Beach, CA, covering an area of approximately 1.1 square miles. Most students live within a short drive of 5-10 minutes from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 0.9 miles away.
- 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
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Ralph E. Hawes Elementary School's student population of 516 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
516 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Ralph E. Hawes Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ralph E. Hawes Elementary School is 0.68, 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
#259 out of 9523 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
12%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
19%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
49%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
19%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #259 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% 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, John H. Eader Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Ralph E. Hawes Elementary School?
516 students attend Ralph E. Hawes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Ralph E. Hawes Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Asian, 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
Last day to sign up for winter afterschool classes
January 07, 2027 (Thursday)
Middle School Open House
May 07, 2027 (Friday)
Last Day of School - End of 3rd Trimester
June 17, 2027 (Thursday)
School closed to public
June 21, 2027 (Monday)
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
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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