At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 489
516
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
18%-46.8pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
23.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Ralph E. Hawes Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Huntington Beach, California. The school enrolls 516 students. It is part of the Huntington Beach City Elementary district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Serves a relatively affluent student body
18% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 65% state average)
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
23.5:1 — larger classes than typical
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictHuntington Beach City Elementary
County6059
CityHuntington Beach
ZIP92646
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID061803002218
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment516
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino13.5%
Black / African American16.0%
Asian0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native52.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
Two or More Races16.4%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.0%
Hispanic
13.5%
Black
16.0%
Asian
0.6%
Two+
16.4%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.