Enrollment
516
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Huntington Beach, CA
Ralph E. Hawes Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ralph E. Hawes Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061803002218
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ralph E. Hawes Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #10 of 20
- elementary schools in Huntington Beach · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.4:1
- students per teacher
- 13.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ralph E. Hawes Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ralph E. Hawes Elementary ranks #10 of 20 elementary schools in Huntington Beach, CA.
School address
District: Huntington Beach City Elementary · California
NCES ID 061803002218 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
-75% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ralph E. Hawes Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ralph E. Hawes Elementary
Ralph E. Hawes Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Huntington Beach, California, enrolling 516 students.
At 22.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 13.7% free-meal eligibility runs 75% below the California average.
With 516 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,064 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #418.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 860 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
11.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Huntington Beach's elementary schools, it stands alongside Harbour View Elementary (677 students): Ralph E. Hawes Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22.4:1 vs 30.8:1).
Huntington Beach City Elementary also operates Ethel Dwyer Middle (884 students) and Isaac L. Sowers Middle (771 students) alongside Ralph E. Hawes Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ralph E. Hawes Elementary compares
Ralph E. Hawes Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.4:1 | ▲ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.7% | ▼ 75% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 516 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.4:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
516
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
13.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 57% in California - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
11.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,654
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 49.2%
Hispanic or Latino 19.2%
Two or More 18.8%
Asian 12.0%
African American 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 49.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.1, Ralph E. Hawes Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Huntington Beach City Elementary, which includes Ralph E. Hawes Elementary.
$14,654
Per student
-11%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 79.5%
State 14.1%
Federal 6.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Ralph E. Hawes Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethel Dwyer Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Isaac L. Sowers Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Agnes L. Smith Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Huntington Seacliff Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John R. Peterson Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ralph E. Hawes Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 884
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools in Huntington Beach
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Harbour View Elementary
Standard public school
677 students 30.8:1 students per teacher
Agnes L. Smith Elementary
Standard public school
591 students 24.6:1 students per teacher
Circle View Elementary
Standard public school
582 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Hope View Elementary
Standard public school
546 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Newland (William T.) Elementary
Standard public school
531 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Oka (Isojiro) Elementary
Standard public school
504 students 25.2:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~516 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Ralph E. Hawes Elementary
How many students attend Ralph E. Hawes Elementary?
Ralph E. Hawes Elementary has 516 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Huntington Beach, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ralph E. Hawes Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ralph E. Hawes Elementary is 22.4:1, which is 4% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ralph E. Hawes Elementary?
13.7% of students at Ralph E. Hawes Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ralph E. Hawes Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ralph E. Hawes Elementary is White at 49.2% of enrollment, in Huntington Beach, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ralph E. Hawes Elementary?
Ralph E. Hawes Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ralph E. Hawes Elementary rank among elementary schools in Huntington Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Ralph E. Hawes Elementary ranks #10 of 20 elementary schools in Huntington Beach, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Huntington Beach on the city page.
Is Ralph E. Hawes Elementary a good school?
Ralph E. Hawes Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Huntington Beach City Elementary?
Besides Ralph E. Hawes Elementary, Huntington Beach City Elementary also operates Ethel Dwyer Middle (884 students), Isaac L. Sowers Middle (771 students), and Agnes L. Smith Elementary (591 students). See the Huntington Beach City Elementary district page for the complete list.
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