Serving 353 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, William Hatch Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to 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 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 353 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- 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
Diversity
School Overview
William Hatch Elementary School's student population of 353 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
353 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
William Hatch Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,663 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 more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1125 out of 3663 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
15%
27%
Black
25%
17%
White
47%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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 #1125 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend William Hatch Elementary School?
353 students attend William Hatch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of William Hatch Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William Hatch Elementary School?
William Hatch Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
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.
School Reviews
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