Enrollment
313
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.1:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hawthorn Aspen Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hawthorn Aspen Elem School
Hawthorn Aspen Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Vernon Hills, Illinois, enrolling 313 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.1:1, Hawthorn Aspen Elem School is leaner than roughly 90% of Illinois schools and 28% under the state's 14:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
With 313 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Asian (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Vernon Hills's elementary schools, it stands alongside Hawthorn Elem School South (505 students): Hawthorn Aspen Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.1:1 vs 12:1).
Hawthorn Ccsd 73 also operates Hawthorn Middle School North (627 students) and Hawthorn Middle School South (609 students) alongside Hawthorn Aspen Elem School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hawthorn Aspen Elem School compares
Hawthorn Aspen Elem School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,380
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hawthorn Ccsd 73, which includes Hawthorn Aspen Elem School.
$18,380
Per student
+8%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.4%
State 25.6%
Federal 5.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~313 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Hawthorn Aspen Elem School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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