Serving 482 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 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). 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 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 482 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- 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 482 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
482 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ralph E. Hawes Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ralph E. Hawes Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#382 out of 9602 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
14%
12%
Hispanic
16%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
52%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
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 #382 out of 9,602 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 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% 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?
482 students attend Ralph E. Hawes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Ralph E. Hawes Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 16% of students are Hispanic, 14% 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 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
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
Spring Break
April 14, 2025 (Monday)
Middle School Open House
May 09, 2025 (Friday)
Last Day of School
June 18, 2025 (Wednesday)
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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