Serving 324 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 324 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School's student population of 324 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
324 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1068 out of 2184 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
15%
10%
Hispanic
42%
34%
Black
28%
15%
White
11%
38%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School's ranking?
Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School is ranked #1068 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School often compared to?
Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like James Russell Lowell Elementary School, John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School?
324 students attend Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 15% of students are Asian, 11% of students are White, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School?
Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School offer ?
Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School part of?
Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School is part of Teaneck School District.
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