HAWES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Hawes Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Ridgewood Public School District school district, located in RIDGEWOOD, NJ with about 407 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 29 teachers, Hawes Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Hawes Elementary School, located in the affluent suburban community of Ridgewood, New Jersey, is a highly regarded public school serving students from kindergarten through grade five. As part of the Ridgewood Public Schools district, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence, a robust curriculum, and a supportive learning environment that emphasizes the development of the "whole child." The school’s faculty is known for focusing on personalized instruction and fostering a culture that encourages both intellectual curiosity and character growth among its diverse student body.

Beyond its strong academic reputation, Hawes Elementary is noted for its active and engaged community. The school benefits from a highly involved Home and School Association (HSA) that provides significant resources for extracurricular programming, enrichment activities, and community-building events. Situated on Stevens Avenue, the school serves as a central hub for neighborhood families, maintaining a traditional, small-school atmosphere while leveraging the comprehensive resources and high educational standards for which the Ridgewood school district is consistently recognized statewide.

For more information, contact Hawes Elementary School at (201) 670-2720 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.