Serving 165 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Hodgkins Elementary School ranks in the top 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 20-29% (which is approximately equal to 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 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 165 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hodgkins Elementary School serves the southern part of La Grange, IL, covering an area of approximately 1.9 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 2.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hodgkins Elementary School's student population of 165 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
165 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Year Founded
1957
Average Class Size
25 students
School Motto
Empowering students to make a difference in our world.
School Rankings
Hodgkins Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hodgkins 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1693 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
6%
6%
Hispanic
75%
29%
Black
2%
16%
White
16%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
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 Hodgkins Elementary School's ranking?
Hodgkins Elementary School is ranked #1693 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Hodgkins Elementary School often compared to?
Hodgkins Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Highlands Elementary School, Ideal Elementary School, Cossitt Ave Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% 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 Hodgkins Elementary School?
165 students attend Hodgkins Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Hodgkins Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hodgkins Elementary School?
Hodgkins Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hodgkins Elementary School offer ?
Hodgkins Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Hodgkins Elementary School part of?
Hodgkins Elementary School is part of La Grange SD 105 South School District.
School Reviews
Review Hodgkins Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
What Makes an Elementary School Feel Supportive?
Discover what makes one elementary school more supportive than another, from teacher relationships and family communication to classroom attention, belonging, student services, leadership, routines, and responsive academic support systems.
Second School Tour: Questions Parents Forget to Ask
A second school tour can reveal what families miss initially. Learn which questions to ask about teachers, support, schedules, safety, communication, programs, and everyday student life before enrolling.
Attendance Policies Are Changing: Parent Guide 2026
Attendance policies are changing across public schools. Learn what parents should examine about absences, tardiness, interventions, flexibility, communication, and student support before choosing a school for their child today.
