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Hodgkins Elementary School vs. Cossitt Ave Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Hodgkins Elementary School
6516 Kane Ave
La Grange, IL 60525
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Cossitt Ave Elementary School
115 W Cossitt Ave
La Grange, IL 60525
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Hodgkins 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 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)

Cossitt Ave Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 149 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Hodgkins Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 465 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Cossitt Ave Elementary School ranks in the top 5% 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 66% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-6
K-6
Total Students
149 students
465 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hodgkins 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 Cossitt Ave Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hodgkins Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cossitt Ave Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
42 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hodgkins 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 Cossitt Ave Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hodgkins Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the La Grange SD 105 South School District 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 Cossitt Ave Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the La Grange SD 102 School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1567 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
#74 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hodgkins Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Cossitt Ave Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
20-29%
(Top 50% in IL)(22-23 School Year Data)
66%
(Top 5% in IL)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hodgkins Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the La Grange SD 105 South School District 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 Cossitt Ave Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the La Grange SD 102 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
64%
(Top 5% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hodgkins Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the La Grange SD 105 South School District 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 Cossitt Ave Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the La Grange SD 102 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
<50%
(Top 50% in IL)
85-89%
(Top 1% in IL)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Hodgkins Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Cossitt Ave Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
48
1
Kindergarten Students
19
2
Grade 1 Students
15
82
Grade 2 Students
14
81
Grade 3 Students
10
72
Grade 4 Students
17
83
Grade 5 Students
12
78
Grade 6 Students
14
66

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hodgkins Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the La Grange SD 105 South School District 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 Asian at Cossitt Ave Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the La Grange SD 102 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
73%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hodgkins Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the La Grange SD 105 South School District 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 Cossitt Ave Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the La Grange SD 102 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hodgkins Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the La Grange SD 105 South School District 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 Cossitt Ave Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the La Grange SD 102 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
18%
78%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hodgkins Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the La Grange SD 105 South School District 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 Cossitt Ave Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the La Grange SD 102 School District 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
1%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hodgkins Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the La Grange SD 105 South School District 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 Cossitt Ave Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the La Grange SD 102 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.43
0.38
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hodgkins Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the La Grange SD 105 South School District 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 Cossitt Ave Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the La Grange SD 102 School District 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
86%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hodgkins Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the La Grange SD 105 South School District 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 Cossitt Ave Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the La Grange SD 102 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hodgkins Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the La Grange SD 105 South School District 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 reduced-price lunch at Cossitt Ave Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the La Grange SD 102 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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