Emerson Elementary School vs. Hawthorne Elementary School
Should I attend Emerson Elementary School or Hawthorne Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Emerson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
Hawthorne Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 268 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Emerson Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 164 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hawthorne Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
268 students
164 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
8:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#475 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#601 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
43
28
Grade 1 Students
46
29
Grade 2 Students
42
27
Grade 3 Students
51
20
Grade 4 Students
43
32
Grade 5 Students
43
28
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
15%
16%
% Hispanic
12%
20%
% Black
3%
1%
% White
63%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
7%
5%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%