Serving 358 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, William Hatch 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 358 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: William Hatch Elementary School serves the northern part of Oak Park, IL, covering an area of approximately 0.4 square miles. Most families are within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 0.6 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William Hatch Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
William Hatch Elementary School's student population of 358 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
358 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
William Hatch Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William Hatch Elementary School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#463 out of 3542 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
14%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
19%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
49%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
15%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.6%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2009–2025. View full 24-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William Hatch Elementary School's ranking?
William Hatch Elementary School is ranked #463 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are William Hatch Elementary School often compared to?
William Hatch Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Horace Mann Elementary School, Whittier Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend William Hatch Elementary School?
358 students attend William Hatch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of William Hatch Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 15% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of William Hatch Elementary School?
William Hatch Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does William Hatch Elementary School offer ?
William Hatch Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is William Hatch Elementary School part of?
William Hatch Elementary School is part of Oak Park ESD 97 School District.
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