Hawthorne Elementary School

145 W Arthur St
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 596 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hawthorne Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% 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: 596 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 5% in IL
  • : 56% (Top 5%)
  • : 69% (Top 5%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • 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:

School Overview

Hawthorne Elementary School's student population of 596 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
596 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Hawthorne Elementary School ranks within the top 5% 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 0.41, 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.
This School
State Level (IL)
#105 out of 3426 schools
(Top 5%)
(20-21)
56%
28%
69%
30%
75-79%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
6%
Hispanic
12%
28%
Black
2%
16%
White
76%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.41
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hawthorne Elementary School's ranking?
Hawthorne Elementary School is ranked #105 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Hawthorne Elementary School often compared to?
Hawthorne Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edison Elementary School, Field Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Hawthorne Elementary School?
596 students attend Hawthorne Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Hawthorne Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hawthorne Elementary School?
Hawthorne Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher 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 Elmhurst SD 205 School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 596 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 56% (Top 5%)
  • : 69% (Top 5%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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