Serving 172 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hartford 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 172 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hartford Elementary School serves a central area in Hartford, IL, covering approximately 4.5 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of about 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest boundary located about 2.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hartford Elementary School's student population of 172 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
172 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hartford Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hartford Elementary School is 0.36, 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
#2146 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
5%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Black
5%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
79%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
11%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.8%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
2%
Showing 2005–2015. View full 14-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hartford Elementary School's ranking?
Hartford Elementary School is ranked #2146 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Hartford Elementary School often compared to?
Hartford Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Washington Elementary School, Webster Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Hartford Elementary School?
172 students attend Hartford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Hartford Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hartford Elementary School?
Hartford Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hartford Elementary School offer ?
Hartford Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Hartford Elementary School part of?
Hartford Elementary School is part of Wood River-Hartford ESD 15 School District.
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