Serving 525 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Nathan Hale Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 525 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Nathan Hale Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Lansing, IL, covering approximately 4.5 square miles. Families typically reside within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Nathan Hale Elementary School's student population of 525 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
525 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Nathan Hale Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nathan Hale Elementary School is 0.45, 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
#2949 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
23%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
71%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
8%
5%
Showing 2003–2013. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nathan Hale Elementary School's ranking?
Nathan Hale Elementary School is ranked #2949 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Nathan Hale Elementary School?
525 students attend Nathan Hale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Nathan Hale Elementary School students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nathan Hale Elementary School?
Nathan Hale Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Nathan Hale Elementary School offer ?
Nathan Hale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Nathan Hale Elementary School part of?
Nathan Hale Elementary School is part of Sunnybrook SD 171 School District.
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