9800 S Tripp Ave
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
6/
10
Top 50%
J M Hannum Elementary School serves 411 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
J M Hannum Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 411 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50% in IL
  • Math Proficiency
    : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

J M Hannum Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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School Overview

J M Hannum Elementary School's student population of 411 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
411 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

J M Hannum Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of J M Hannum Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (IL)
Overall Testing Rank
#1810 out of 3663 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
28%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
32%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
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Hispanic
41%
27%
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Black
15%
17%
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White
34%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.70
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Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
44%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is J M Hannum Elementary School's ranking?

J M Hannum Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for: Most diverse schools (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).

How many students attend J M Hannum Elementary School?

411 students attend J M Hannum Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

41% of J M Hannum Elementary School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What grades does J M Hannum Elementary School offer ?

J M Hannum Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is J M Hannum Elementary School part of?

J M Hannum Elementary School is part of Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 411 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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