At a glance
Reported students
354
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
23
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
01–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey elementary enrollment
42nd percentile
Compared with 1,480 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
386.5
Hawthorne Park Elementary School: 354 reported students.
State peer staffing position
95th percentile
15.4:1 reported; state peer median 11.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 359
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12:1
What the reported data says about Hawthorne Park Elementary School
Hawthorne Park Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 01–04 in Willingboro. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Willingboro Public School District. NCES reports 354 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,480 elementary schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 387 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 42nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.4:1, above the New Jersey median of 11.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (66.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (21.5%). English learners represent 1.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Hawthorne Park Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 15.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 23 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 67.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.5%
- Hispanic21.5%
- Black66.7%
- Asian1.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
- Multiracial6.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Willingboro Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
J.C.Stuart ECDC
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
365 reported students
Twin Hills Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
332 reported students
W. R. James Sr. Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 01–04
408 reported students
Garfield ECDC
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
294 reported students
James A Cotten Intermediate School
Middle · Grades 05–06
542 reported students
Willingboro Memorial Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
550 reported students
Public schools near Hawthorne Park Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garfield ECDC Elementary · Willingboro Public School District | PK–KG | 294 | 1.2 mi |
| W. R. James Sr. Elementary School Elementary · Willingboro Public School District | 01–04 | 408 | 1.5 mi |
| J.C.Stuart ECDC Elementary · Willingboro Public School District | PK–KG | 365 | 1.5 mi |
| Benjamin Banneker Preparatory Charter School Elementary · Charter · Benjamin Banneker Preparatory Charter School | KG–08 | 356 | 1.6 mi |
| Twin Hills Elementary School Elementary · Willingboro Public School District | KG–04 | 332 | 2 mi |
| Samuel Smith Elementary School Elementary · Burlington City Public School District | PK–02 | 310 | 2.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Hawthorne Park Elementary School
What grades does Hawthorne Park Elementary School serve?
Hawthorne Park Elementary School reports grades 01–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Willingboro Public School District.
How many students attend Hawthorne Park Elementary School?
Hawthorne Park Elementary School reported 354 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 42nd percentile among 1,480 New Jersey elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 359 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Hawthorne Park Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 15.4:1, based on 354 students and 23 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 11.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Hawthorne Park Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Hawthorne Park Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Willingboro Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Hawthorne Park Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
67.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Hawthorne Park Elementary School in?
Hawthorne Park Elementary School is part of Willingboro Public School District, based in Willingboro, NJ, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Hawthorne Park Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Garfield ECDC (1.2 mi), W. R. James Sr. Elementary School (1.5 mi), J.C.Stuart ECDC (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.