Serving 297 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Atwood-hammond Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 57%).
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
297 students
Total Classroom Teachers (12-13)
31 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)55-59%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)50-54%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
n/a
28%
Black
n/a
17%
White
97%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Atwood Hammond CUSD 39 School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% IL state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% IL state average).
How many students attend Atwood-hammond Elementary School?
297 students attend Atwood-hammond Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Atwood-hammond Elementary School students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Atwood-hammond Elementary School offer ?
Atwood-hammond Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Atwood-hammond Elementary School part of?
Atwood-hammond Elementary School is part of Atwood Hammond CUSD 39 School District.
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