Hawthorne Avenue School

www.nps.k12.nj.us/HWT/

393 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Hawthorne Avenue School is a public elementary school located in the South Ward of Newark, New Jersey, serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Newark Public Schools district, the institution is committed to providing a foundational academic experience that prepares its diverse student body for the rigors of high school and beyond. The school emphasizes a community-centered approach, focusing on student achievement, social-emotional development, and building strong partnerships between educators, families, and the surrounding neighborhood.

The school environment at Hawthorne Avenue is designed to support academic growth through a structured curriculum that aligns with state standards. Beyond core classroom instruction, the school often incorporates extracurricular activities and support services aimed at fostering a positive school climate. By addressing both the intellectual and personal needs of its students, Hawthorne Avenue School strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential within the broader framework of the Newark educational system.

393

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hawthorne Avenue School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	51
Black	340
Pacific Islander	1

Black
340 (86.5 %)
Hispanic
51 (13.0 %)
White
1 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Newark Public School District
Phone:	(973)705-3960
Website:	http://www.nps.k12.nj.us/HWT/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	393
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	320
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 42

Kindergarten 28

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 39

Grade 4 33

Grade 5 34

Grade 6 33

Grade 7 26

Grade 8 35

Ungraded 45