- Enrollment
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Vernon Hills, IL
Hawthorn Aspen Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Hawthorn Aspen Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171857003707
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hawthorn Aspen Elem School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 6
- elementary schools in Vernon Hills · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.1:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 313
- students enrolled
Hawthorn Aspen Elem School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hawthorn Aspen Elem School ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Vernon Hills, IL.
School address
District: Hawthorn Ccsd 73 · Illinois
NCES ID 171857003707 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Hawthorn Aspen Elem School shrank from 337 students in 2022-23 to 318 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE added 31.9 → 33.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 171857003707 · Vernon Hills, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
313 enr · 10.1:1 · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Hawthorn Middle School North (627 students)
Hawthorn Aspen Elem School shrank from 337 students in 2022-23 to 318 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE added 31.9 → 33.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Hawthorn Aspen Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hawthorn Middl
Hawthorn Middle School North
627 students
- Hawthorn Middl
Hawthorn Middle School South
609 students
- Hawthorn Elem
Hawthorn Elem School South
505 students
- Hawthorn Sch o
Hawthorn Sch of Dual Language
413 students
- Hawthorn Elem
Hawthorn Elem School North
347 students
- This school
Hawthorn Aspen Elem School
313 students
What this shows Hawthorn Aspen Elem School reports 313 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hawthorn Aspen Elem School compares
Hawthorn Aspen Elem School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.1:1 | ▼ 28% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 313 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
313
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 10% in Illinois - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,084
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.8%
Asian 20.8%
Hispanic or Latino 15.1%
Two or More 5.4%
African American 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 53.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.0, Hawthorn Aspen Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hawthorn Ccsd 73 reports $19,084 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hawthorn Aspen Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorn Middle School North | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hawthorn Middle School South | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hawthorn Elem School South | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hawthorn Sch of Dual Language | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hawthorn Elem School North | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hawthorn Aspen Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 609
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 8.1:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Similar elementary schools in Vernon Hills
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Hawthorn Elem School South
Standard public school
505 students 12:1 students per teacher
Hawthorn Sch of Dual Language
Standard public school
413 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Hawthorn Elem School North
Standard public school
347 students 8.1:1 students per teacher
Hawthorn Townline Elem Sch
Standard public school
306 students 10.6:1 students per teacher
Hawthorn Sch for Young Learners
Standard public school
248 students 9.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~313 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hawthorn Aspen Elem School
How many students attend Hawthorn Aspen Elem School?
Hawthorn Aspen Elem School has 313 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Vernon Hills, IL. CCD year-over-year: 337 (2022-23) → 318 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hawthorn Aspen Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hawthorn Aspen Elem School is 10.1:1, which is 28% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 36% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hawthorn Aspen Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Hawthorn Aspen Elem School is White at 53.8% of enrollment, in Vernon Hills, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hawthorn Aspen Elem School?
Hawthorn Aspen Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hawthorn Aspen Elem School rank among elementary schools in Vernon Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, Hawthorn Aspen Elem School ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Vernon Hills, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Vernon Hills on the city page.
What other schools are in Hawthorn Ccsd 73?
Besides Hawthorn Aspen Elem School, Hawthorn Ccsd 73 also operates Hawthorn Middle School North (627 students), Hawthorn Middle School South (609 students), and Hawthorn Elem School South (505 students). See the Hawthorn Ccsd 73 district page for the complete list.