Hawes Elementary School

Hawes Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
531 Stevens Ave,  Ridgewood, NJ
Ridgewood Public School District
4.5
5.0
373 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Paul Semendinger
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
77%
Reading Proficiency
82%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A+
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
82%
Math Proficiency
77%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
31
Full Time Teachers
31
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.8%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
391:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.8%
Female
49.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
40.6%
White
40.3%
Hispanic
11%
Two or more races
6.6%
Black
1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#12 Best Public ES in New Jersey
#44 Best Public ES Teachers in New Jersey
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.5 2 Reviews
4.0
3/26/2025
Well when i saw i had to rate safety i pit as like a one or a two just because my kid tells me we go into the woods and we find flowers and when i heard that from my kid i said to her you should not be going into the woods and i immediately rated hawes so the safety population is not as good as i thought it was.boohoo safety population
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 5 Reviews
5.0 parent
2/24/2025
My kid has special needs and attends Hawes from Kindergarten. From the minute I met Principle Stovell I knew my kid was in good hands. And I was not wrong. The care, professionalism and love he is receiving in school is beyond my imagination and expectations. If you have a child who is considering c...
5.0 parent
3/11/2015
Recently moved to the neighborhood and very happy with the community and school. Teachers are fantastic and really know how to motivate the children. There are a variety of programs that keep the kids engaged and creative, in the classrooms and outside. Everything from kids nite, talent shows, inter...
5.0 parent
4/8/2013
I am a grandfather of your school students. I would like to know this summer vacation schedule in order to visit to see them. Jacob
5.0 parent
11/15/2011
I went to Hawes in the 80's and my son just began Kindergarten. We are so happy with the dedication and enthusiasm of the entire Hawes community. GO DUCKS!!

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Hawes Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Ridgewood, NJ, in the Ridgewood neighborhood, and is served by the Ridgewood Public School District in New Jersey. The school has a total enrollment of 373 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 77% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 82% are proficient in reading. Hawes Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,446,680. Discover additional schools in the area, like Glen Rock High School, Ridgewood High School, Paramus Catholic High School, and more. Learn more about what Ridgewood has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Hawes Elementary School.

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