Serving 476 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hampshire 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (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 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 476 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hampshire Elementary School's student population of 476 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
476 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hampshire 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 Hampshire Elementary School is 0.43, which is less 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
#2004 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
21%
27%
Black
3%
17%
White
73%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hampshire Elementary School's ranking?
Hampshire Elementary School is ranked #2004 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% 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 Hampshire Elementary School?
476 students attend Hampshire Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Hampshire Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hampshire Elementary School?
Hampshire Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hampshire Elementary School offer ?
Hampshire Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Hampshire Elementary School part of?
Hampshire Elementary School is part of CUSD 300 School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last day of school, if NO Emergency Days have been used
May 24, 2024 (Friday)
Memorial Day - Offices/Schools Closed
May 27, 2024 (Monday)
Juneteenth - Offices/Schools Closed
June 19, 2024 (Wednesday)
Independence Day - Offices/Schools Closed
July 04, 2024 (Thursday)
Labor Day - Offices/Schools Closed
September 02, 2024 (Monday)
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