- Enrollment
- 2,046
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Newark, NJ
Hawkins Street School
Federal NCES profile for Hawkins Street School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341134002284
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hawkins Street School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of New Jersey schools.
- #7 of 9
- elementary schools in Newark · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.5:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 74.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hawkins Street School has class sizes larger than 81% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hawkins Street School ranks #7 of 9 elementary schools in Newark, NJ.
School address
District: Newark Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341134002284 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Hawkins Street School held near 705 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 49.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 341134002284 · Newark, NJ Elementary · MID · TRAD
660 enr · 13.5:1 · 74.5% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: East Side High School (2,046 students)
Hawkins Street School held near 705 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 49.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Hawkins Street School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Side High
East Side High School
2,046 students
- Barringer High
Barringer High School
1,894 students
- Ann Street Sch
Ann Street School
1,294 students
- Lafayette Stre
Lafayette Street School
1,213 students
- First Avenue S
First Avenue School
1,084 students
- This school 660
Hawkins Street School
660 students
What this shows Hawkins Street School reports 660 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hawkins Street School compares
Hawkins Street School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.5% | ▲ 152% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 660 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
660
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 152% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 81% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$28,631
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 660 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.5%
White 16.2%
African American 8.0%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.7, Hawkins Street School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Newark Public School District reports $28,631 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hawkins Street School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Side High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Barringer High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ann Street School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Street School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| First Avenue School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hawkins Street School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,894
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,294
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,213
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,084
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Newark
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~660 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hawkins Street School
How many students attend Hawkins Street School?
Hawkins Street School has 660 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Newark, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 726 (2022-23) → 705 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hawkins Street School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hawkins Street School is 13.5:1, which is 14% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hawkins Street School?
74.5% of students at Hawkins Street School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hawkins Street School?
The largest demographic group at Hawkins Street School is Hispanic or Latino at 75.5% of enrollment, in Newark, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hawkins Street School?
Hawkins Street School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hawkins Street School rank among elementary schools in Newark?
By Resource Investment Index, Hawkins Street School ranks #7 of 9 elementary schools in Newark, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Newark on the city page.
What other schools are in Newark Public School District?
Besides Hawkins Street School, Newark Public School District also operates East Side High School (2,046 students), Barringer High School (1,894 students), and Ann Street School (1,294 students). See the Newark Public School District district page for the complete list.