Serving 339 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Nathan Hale Primary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 339 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Top 1% in IL)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nathan Hale Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Nathan Hale Primary School's student population of 339 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
339 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Nathan Hale Primary School is 0.65, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)6-9%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
49%
28%
Black
24%
16%
White
25%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Nathan Hale Primary School?
339 students attend Nathan Hale Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Nathan Hale Primary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 24% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nathan Hale Primary School?
Nathan Hale Primary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Nathan Hale Primary School offer ?
Nathan Hale Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Nathan Hale Primary School part of?
Nathan Hale Primary School is part of Cook County SD 130 School District.
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