Serving 386 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 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 386 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 1% in IL)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 1%)
- 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 386 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
386 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Nathan Hale Primary School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35-39%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
48%
27%
Black
22%
17%
White
27%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend Nathan Hale Primary School?
386 students attend Nathan Hale Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Nathan Hale Primary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 22% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nathan Hale Primary School?
Nathan Hale Primary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
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.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last Day of School for Pre-K Students
May 24, 2024 (Friday)
Last Day of School Half Day for Students and Paraprofessionals
June 03, 2024 (Monday)
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