Serving 176 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hawthorne Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 176 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hawthorne Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Hawthorne Elementary School's student population of 176 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
176 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Hawthorne Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hawthorne Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#255 out of 3426 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
15%
6%
Hispanic
19%
28%
Black
2%
16%
White
60%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hawthorne Elementary School's ranking?
Hawthorne Elementary School is ranked #255 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Hawthorne Elementary School often compared to?
Hawthorne Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Washington Elementary School, Longfellow Elementary School, Emerson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Hawthorne Elementary School?
176 students attend Hawthorne Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Hawthorne Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hawthorne Elementary School?
Hawthorne Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hawthorne Elementary School offer ?
Hawthorne Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Hawthorne Elementary School part of?
Hawthorne Elementary School is part of CUSD 200 School District.
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