Hawthorne Elementary School

334 Wakeman Ave
Wheaton, IL 60187
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
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 27%). 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 Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 176 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 10% in IL
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 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:

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 Calendar
School Motto
The little school with the big heart.

School Rankings

Hawthorne Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,542 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 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#319 out of 3542 schools
(Top 10%)
45-49%
27%
55-59%
30%
60-79%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
15%
6%
Hispanic
19%
28%
Black
2%
17%
White
60%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.59
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
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 #319 out of 3,542 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, Emerson Elementary School, Longfellow 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 27% 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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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 176 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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