- Enrollment
- 845
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Willingboro, NJ
Hawthorne Park Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hawthorne Park Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341800001276
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hawthorne Park Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Willingboro · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 7.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Hawthorne Park Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hawthorne Park Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Willingboro, NJ.
School address
District: Willingboro Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341800001276 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Hawthorne Park Elementary School held near 382 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 29.5 → 29.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 341800001276 · Willingboro, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
354 enr · 12.2:1 · 7.7% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Willingboro High School (845 students)
Hawthorne Park Elementary School held near 382 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE held 29.5 → 29.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Hawthorne Park Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Willingboro Hi
Willingboro High School
845 students
- Willingboro Me
Willingboro Memorial Middle School
550 students
- James a Cotten
James a Cotten Intermediate School
542 students
- W. R. James Sr
W. R. James Sr. Elementary School
408 students
- J.C.Stuart Ecd
J.C.Stuart Ecdc
365 students
- This school
Hawthorne Park Elementary School
354 students
What this shows Hawthorne Park Elementary School reports 354 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hawthorne Park Elementary School compares
Hawthorne Park Elementary 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 | 12.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.7% | ▼ 74% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 354 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
354
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 64% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.7%
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
$24,277
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 354 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 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
African American 66.7%
Hispanic or Latino 21.5%
Two or More 6.5%
White 2.5%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 66.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.4, Hawthorne Park Elementary School is about as mixed as the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Willingboro Public School District reports $24,277 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hawthorne Park Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willingboro High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Willingboro Memorial Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James a Cotten Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| W. R. James Sr. Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J.C.Stuart Ecdc | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hawthorne Park Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar elementary schools in Willingboro
2 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 (~354 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hawthorne Park Elementary School
How many students attend Hawthorne Park Elementary School?
Hawthorne Park Elementary School has 354 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Willingboro, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 392 (2022-23) → 382 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hawthorne Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hawthorne Park Elementary School is 12.2:1, which is 3% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hawthorne Park Elementary School?
7.7% of students at Hawthorne Park Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hawthorne Park Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hawthorne Park Elementary School is African American at 66.7% of enrollment, in Willingboro, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hawthorne Park Elementary School?
Hawthorne Park Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Hawthorne Park Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Willingboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Hawthorne Park Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Willingboro, 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 Willingboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Willingboro Public School District?
Besides Hawthorne Park Elementary School, Willingboro Public School District also operates Willingboro High School (845 students), Willingboro Memorial Middle School (550 students), and James a Cotten Intermediate School (542 students). See the Willingboro Public School District district page for the complete list.