Serving 338 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hometown 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to 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 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 338 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hometown Elementary School serves the northeast part of Hometown, IL, encompassing an area of approximately 1 square mile. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 0.9 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hometown Elementary School's student population of 338 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
338 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hometown 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 Hometown Elementary School is 0.55, 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
#1462 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Hispanic
61%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Black
8%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
White
27%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.1%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 20-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 Hometown Elementary School's ranking?
Hometown Elementary School is ranked #1462 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 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 27% IL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Hometown Elementary School?
338 students attend Hometown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Hometown Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hometown Elementary School?
Hometown Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hometown Elementary School offer ?
Hometown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Hometown Elementary School part of?
Hometown Elementary School is part of Oak Lawn-Hometown SD 123 School District.
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