Hawthorne Park Elementary School

www.willingboroschools.org/o/hawthorne-elementary-school

392 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Hawthorne Park Elementary School, located at 84 Hampshire Lane in Willingboro, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in the Willingboro Public School District. As a foundational part of the local community, the school focuses on providing core academic instruction while fostering a supportive environment for early childhood and elementary development. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards, emphasizing foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional growth to prepare students for their future academic journeys.

Beyond academics, Hawthorne Park Elementary is committed to building a collaborative school culture that involves students, staff, and families. The school typically offers various programs and initiatives aimed at student engagement and character development, reflecting the district’s broader goal of nurturing well-rounded citizens. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and community values, the school serves as a central hub for neighborhood children to learn, socialize, and develop the essential skills necessary for long-term success.

392

Total Students

29.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hawthorne Park Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	90
Black	273
Asian	1
Two or More	17
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
273 (69.6 %)
Hispanic
90 (23.0 %)
Two or More
17 (4.3 %)
White
9 (2.3 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)
American Indian
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:	Willingboro Public School District
Phone:	(609)835-8960
Website:	http://www.willingboroschools.org/o/hawthorne-elementary-school
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	392
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	226
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 89

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 95

Ungraded 51