William Hatch Elementary School

1000 N Ridgeland Ave
Oak Park, IL 60302
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 365 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 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 365 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Top 20% in IL
  • : 40-44% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 30%)
  • 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:

School Overview

William Hatch Elementary School's student population of 365 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
365 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers

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 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#463 out of 3542 schools
(Top 20%)
40-44%
27%
50-54%
30%
60-69%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
13%
28%
Black
23%
17%
White
46%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
15%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.70
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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 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?
365 students attend William Hatch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of William Hatch Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 15% of students are Two or more races, 13% 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 14:1, which is higher than 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 Education Service District 97.

School Reviews

5   10/10/2025
This school is the best elementary school in the world.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Kian Lampert
5   10/10/2025
I love learning here.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - The fox

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 365 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 40-44% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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