John H. Eader Elementary vs Ralph E. Hawes Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John H. Eader Elementary
Huntington Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
416 students
Ralph E. Hawes Elementary
Huntington Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
516 students
| Measure | John H. Eader Elementary Huntington Beach, California | Ralph E. Hawes Elementary Huntington Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #469 of 5,693 | #277 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #6997 of 50,301 | #4947 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 416 | 516 |
| Enrollment | 416 | 516 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.9% | 18.4% |
| Students per teacher | 24.5 | 23.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 83% |
| city | Huntington Beach | Huntington Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ralph E. Hawes Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.1 vs 76.5).
- •Ralph E. Hawes Elementary does better on math proficiency (83% vs 78%).
- •Ralph E. Hawes Elementary does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 77%).
- •Ralph E. Hawes Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.4% vs 27.9%).
- •Ralph E. Hawes Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.5 vs 24.5).
- •Ralph E. Hawes Elementary is the larger school with 516 students compared with 416.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is John H. Eader Elementary better than Ralph E. Hawes Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ralph E. Hawes Elementary ranks higher (80.1 vs 76.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are John H. Eader Elementary and Ralph E. Hawes Elementary?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Huntington Beach and Huntington Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John H. Eader Elementary: 416. Ralph E. Hawes Elementary: 516. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John H. Eader Elementary and Ralph E. Hawes Elementary rank in California?
John H. Eader Elementary is 469th of 5,693 and Ralph E. Hawes Elementary is 277th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).