Hawthorne Board Of Education

What Hawthorne Board Of Education does

Hawthorne Board of Education is the public K-12 school district serving the Borough of Hawthorne in Passaic County, New Jersey. It operates five schools: Hawthorne High School, Lincoln Middle School, Jefferson Elementary School, Roosevelt Elementary School, and Washington Elementary School, providing standard public education to school-age residents within its statutory attendance boundaries. Governance is vested in a Board of Trustees (Marco Totaro, Alex Clavijo, Joseph Carr, Abigail Goff, Erica Mulkey-Koltzan, and Gisselle Vega), and the district offers academic programs including 1A Accelerated, Gifted & Talented, and Multilingual Learner tracks.

As a governmental entity under New Jersey state law, the district is structured as a non-profit public institution funded primarily through state aid, local property taxes, and federal grants, rather than commercial revenue. Operational support is delivered through third-party vendor partnerships covering website/communications (Finalsite), human resources and applicant tracking (Frontline Education / Applitrack), and food services (Pomptonian). The district also operates a Virtual/Remote Instruction Program as an alternative instructional modality. There is no commercial product line, no pricing model, and no out-of-district revenue mechanism reflected in the available information; the entity's economics are appropriations-driven and its customer base is geographically captive rather than market-acquired.

Name

Hawthorne Board Of Education

Legal name

Hawthorne Board Of Education

Website

https://hawthorne.k12.nj.us

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Hawthorne Board of Education is a New Jersey public K-12 school district operating five schools (one high school, one middle school, three elementary) that serves school-age residents of Hawthorne Borough through tax-funded public education.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB), Public Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC), University/School Campus Shuttle Services (TLAFAJAD)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Pre-kindergarten programs
• Special education services
• School-age childcare
• Athletic programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Hawthorne

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hawthorne Board of Education is a public K-12 school district that operates five schools: Hawthorne High School, Lincoln Middle School, Jefferson Elementary, Roosevelt Elementary, and Washington Elementary. The district provides free public education to district residents and offers tuition-based programs for non-residents, governed by a Board of Trustees.

Product overview

Hawthorne Board Of Education operates a unified school district providing comprehensive educational services across five schools: four elementary schools serving grades K-5 (Jefferson, Roosevelt, Washington), one middle school (Lincoln Middle School) serving grades 6-8, and one high school (Hawthorne High School) serving grades 9-12. The district offers core academic programs supplemented by specialized services including the 1A Accelerated Program for gifted students, Gifted and Talented Services, Multilingual Learners Program, and Special Programs for students with disabilities. Additional services include the SACC (School-Age Child Care) Program for before/after school care, Food Services with meal ordering capabilities, and an Athletics Program featuring multiple sports. The district utilizes various technology platforms including Finalsite for website management, Friday Parent Portal for parent engagement, and Frontline Education for HR functions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hawthorne High School Public high school serving high school grade-level students in the Hawthorne district, providing secondary education to district residents and tuition-paying non-residents.
• Lincoln Middle School Public middle school serving middle school grade-level students in the Hawthorne district, providing intermediate education to district residents and tuition-paying non-residents.
• Jefferson Elementary School Public elementary school serving elementary grade-level students in the Hawthorne district, providing primary education to district residents and tuition-paying non-residents.
• Roosevelt Elementary School Public elementary school serving elementary grade-level students in the Hawthorne district, providing primary education to district residents and tuition-paying non-residents.
• Washington Elementary School Public elementary school serving elementary grade-level students in the Hawthorne district, providing primary education to district residents and tuition-paying non-residents.
• Tuition-based non-resident enrollment program Enrollment program allowing non-resident families to enroll their K-12 children in any of the district's five schools on a tuition-paying basis.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FinalsitecoreTechnology or IntegrationFinalsite provides the district's website platform and communications infrastructure, powering the district's web presence, content management, and digital communications with families and the community.
• ApplitrackcoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline application system used for employment opportunities and recruiting teaching and staff positions within the district.
• Frontline (Education)coreTechnology or IntegrationFrontline provides HR and professional development solutions for the district, including the Frontline platform for employee management and the Frontline Substitute Management System.
• Borough of HawthornecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal government partnership for community services, facilities sharing, and local coordination between the school district and borough operations.
• Louis Bay 2nd Public LibraryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the local public library for educational resources, community programs, and shared learning initiatives for students and families.
• Hawthorne Education FoundationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerNonprofit education foundation supporting the district through fundraising, grants, and educational programs to enhance student opportunities.
• Hawthorne SEPAC (Special Education Parent Advisory Council)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent advisory council supporting families of students with special needs, providing resources, advocacy, and community for special education families.
• Hawthorne Boys and Girls ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organization partnership providing after-school programs, youth development, and summer programming for Hawthorne students.
• Hawthorne Alumni Association / Athletic Hall of FameminorOthersAlumni organization supporting school athletics and maintaining connections with former students and graduates of Hawthorne Public Schools.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights2 records

Direct peers

• North Haledon School District: Small neighboring Passaic County K-8 public school district with similar suburban borough demographic. Comparable in scale and in reliance on sending relationships for high school.
• Glen Ridge Public Schools: Small NJ suburban K-12 public district of comparable size, competing in the same broader North Jersey market for resident families seeking higher-perceived-value public education.
• Verona Public Schools: Comparable-sized NJ suburban K-12 public school district serving a single municipality, with similar program structure (gifted/talented, special education, athletics) and parent engagement model.
• Wayne Township Public Schools: Neighboring Passaic County suburban public school district of similar single-municipality structure, serving K-12 with multiple schools. Directly comparable in governance model, funding mix, and competitive market for resident families.
• Prospect Park School District: Tiny adjacent Passaic County borough school district with similar single-municipality K-8 structure, sending high schoolers to neighboring districts. Comparable in scale and operational constraints.
• Bloomingdale Borough School District: Adjacent small Passaic County borough school district operating PK-12 with a similar single-district structure. Closest match by enrollment scale and community-type.
• Haledon Borough School District: Small adjacent Passaic County borough school district offering K-8 public education, sharing the same demographic and funding environment as Hawthorne.

Broad incumbents

• Passaic Public Schools: Larger urban Passaic County K-12 public school district operating a broader portfolio of schools. Comparable in funding structure and regulatory regime but at materially larger scale.
• Clifton Public Schools: Larger Passaic County public school district operating many schools K-12. A broader incumbent competitor in the same county labor and family market.

Others

• Pomptonian Food Service: NJ-based K-12 food service vendor currently providing meal management and pre-order services to Hawthorne. Included as an enabling service provider rather than a competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat1 record

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/rspirito11
• YouTubeyoutube.com/hawthornepublicschools
• Facebookfacebook.com/HawthornePublicSchools

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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