Hawes Elementary School vs John F Kennedy Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 145 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hawes Elementary School
Ridgewood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
357 students
John F Kennedy Elementary School
West Berlin · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
357 students
| Measure | Hawes Elementary School Ridgewood, New Jersey | John F Kennedy Elementary School West Berlin, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 96 Top 5% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #17 of 1,479 | #1038 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #63 of 50,301 | #24267 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 357 | 357 |
| Enrollment | 357 | 357 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 5% | 47.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 44.5% |
| city | Ridgewood | West Berlin |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hawes Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (95.7 vs 51.3).
- •Hawes Elementary School does better on math proficiency (86% vs 44.5%).
- •Hawes Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 44.5%).
- •Hawes Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5% vs 47.9%).
- •Hawes Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 13.7).
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 Hawes Elementary School better than John F Kennedy Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Hawes Elementary School ranks higher (95.7 vs 51.3 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 Hawes Elementary School and John F Kennedy Elementary School?
About 145 km in a straight line, between Ridgewood and West Berlin in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hawes Elementary School: 357. John F Kennedy Elementary School: 357. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hawes Elementary School and John F Kennedy Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Hawes Elementary School is 17th of 1,479 and John F Kennedy Elementary School is 1038th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).