Hawthorne Elementary School vs. Washington Elementary School
Should I attend Hawthorne Elementary School or Washington 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
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
Washington Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Overview
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).
Serving 385 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Washington Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
164 students
385 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
31 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#601 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#590 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
28
59
Grade 1 Students
29
65
Grade 2 Students
27
56
Grade 3 Students
20
75
Grade 4 Students
32
58
Grade 5 Students
28
72
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
16%
9%
% Hispanic
20%
16%
% Black
1%
9%
% White
57%
62%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%