Serving 382 students in grades 1-4, Hawthorne Park 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 20-24% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 1-4
- Enrollment: 382 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hawthorne Park Elementary School's student population of 382 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-4
Total Students
382 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hawthorne Park 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 Hawthorne Park Elementary School is 0.48, 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
#1669 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
21%
34%
Black
69%
15%
White
2%
38%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hawthorne Park Elementary School's ranking?
Hawthorne Park Elementary School is ranked #1669 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Hawthorne Park Elementary School often compared to?
Hawthorne Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like W. R. James Sr. Elementary School, Twin Hills Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Hawthorne Park Elementary School?
382 students attend Hawthorne Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Hawthorne Park Elementary School students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hawthorne Park Elementary School?
Hawthorne Park Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hawthorne Park Elementary School offer ?
Hawthorne Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-4
What school district is Hawthorne Park Elementary School part of?
Hawthorne Park Elementary School is part of Willingboro Public School District.
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