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Hazel Dell Elementary School vs. Black Hawk Elementary School

Should you attend Hazel Dell Elementary School or Black Hawk Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Hazel Dell Elementary School
850 W Lake Shore Dr
Springfield, IL 62712
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Black Hawk Elementary School
2500 S College St
Springfield, IL 62704
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Hazel Dell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 5%)

Black Hawk Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 113 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hazel Dell 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 261 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Black Hawk 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
113 students
261 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hazel Dell Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Black Hawk Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hazel Dell Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Black Hawk Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
18 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hazel Dell Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Black Hawk Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hazel Dell Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Springfield School District 186 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Black Hawk Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Springfield School District 186 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2757 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
#2279 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hazel Dell Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Black Hawk Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
≤10%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hazel Dell Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Springfield School District 186 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Black Hawk Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Springfield School District 186 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hazel Dell Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Springfield School District 186 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Black Hawk Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Springfield School District 186 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-59%
(Top 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
21-39%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Hazel Dell Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Black Hawk Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
20
52
Grade 1 Students
20
36
Grade 2 Students
26
46
Grade 3 Students
16
41
Grade 4 Students
15
44
Grade 5 Students
16
42

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hazel Dell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Springfield School District 186 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Black Hawk Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Springfield School District 186 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
1%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hazel Dell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Springfield School District 186 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Black Hawk Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Springfield School District 186 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
51%
48%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hazel Dell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Springfield School District 186 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Black Hawk Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Springfield School District 186 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
31%
23%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hazel Dell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Springfield School District 186 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Black Hawk Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Springfield School District 186 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
17%
22%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hazel Dell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Springfield School District 186 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Black Hawk Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Springfield School District 186 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.62
0.67
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hazel Dell Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Springfield School District 186 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Black Hawk Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Springfield School District 186 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
79%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hazel Dell Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Springfield School District 186 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Black Hawk Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Springfield School District 186 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
23%
(11-12 School Year Data)
28%
(11-12 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hazel Dell Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Springfield School District 186 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2011-12 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Black Hawk Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Springfield School District 186 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2011-12 school year.
 
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