Serving 494 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Black Hawk Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 494 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Black Hawk Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Black Hawk Elementary School's student population of 494 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
494 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Black Hawk Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Black Hawk Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2291 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
17%
5%
Hispanic
44%
27%
Black
25%
17%
White
13%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Black Hawk Elementary School's ranking?
Black Hawk Elementary School is ranked #2291 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Black Hawk Elementary School often compared to?
Black Hawk Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like G Stanley Hall Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Black Hawk Elementary School?
494 students attend Black Hawk Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Black Hawk Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 17% of students are Asian, 13% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Black Hawk Elementary School?
Black Hawk Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Black Hawk Elementary School offer ?
Black Hawk Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Black Hawk Elementary School part of?
Black Hawk Elementary School is part of Marquardt SD 15 School District.
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