Hawes Elementary School vs Somerville Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.7 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
Somerville Elementary School
Ridgewood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
394 students
| Measure | Hawes Elementary School Ridgewood, New Jersey | Somerville Elementary School Ridgewood, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 96 Top 5% | 95 Top 5% |
| State rank | #17 of 1,479 | #28 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #63 of 50,301 | #99 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 357 | 394 |
| Enrollment | 357 | 394 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 5% | 3.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 88% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 86% |
| city | Ridgewood | Ridgewood |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (95.7 vs 95.1).
- •Somerville Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 86%).
- •Somerville Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.8% vs 5%).
- •Hawes Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.3).
- •Somerville Elementary School is the larger school with 394 students compared with 357.
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 Somerville Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hawes Elementary School and Somerville Elementary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Ridgewood and Ridgewood in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hawes Elementary School: 357. Somerville Elementary School: 394. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hawes Elementary School and Somerville Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Hawes Elementary School is 17th of 1,479 and Somerville Elementary School is 28th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).