Washington Elementary School vs. Hawthorne Elementary School
Should I attend Washington 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
Washington Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
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 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).
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).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
385 students
164 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
8:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#590 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)
50-54%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
59
28
Grade 1 Students
65
29
Grade 2 Students
56
27
Grade 3 Students
75
20
Grade 4 Students
58
32
Grade 5 Students
72
28
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
9%
16%
% Hispanic
16%
20%
% Black
9%
1%
% White
62%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%