Serving 312 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hawes Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
312 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35-39%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
91%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
3%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Hawes Elementary School?
312 students attend Hawes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Hawes Elementary School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hawes Elementary School?
Hawes Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Hawes Elementary School offer ?
Hawes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Hawes Elementary School part of?
Hawes Elementary School is part of Redwood City Elementary School District.
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