Serving 274 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 274 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School's student population of 274 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
274 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1218 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
14%
10%
Hispanic
44%
33%
Black
30%
15%
White
9%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School's ranking?
Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School is ranked #1218 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School often compared to?
Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like James Russell Lowell Elementary School, John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School?
274 students attend Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 14% of students are Asian, 9% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School?
Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School offer ?
Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School part of?
Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School is part of Teaneck School District.
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