- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Salem, IL
Hawthorn Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Hawthorn Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173516003679
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hawthorn Elem School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Salem · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 421
- students enrolled
Hawthorn Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hawthorn Elem School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Salem, IL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Hawthorn Elem School shrank from 399 students in 2022-23 to 378 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE held 30.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 173516003679 · Salem, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
421 enr · 14:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin Park Middle School (528 students)
Hawthorn Elem School shrank from 399 students in 2022-23 to 378 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE held 30.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
How Hawthorn Elem School compares
Hawthorn 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 0% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 421 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
421
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in Illinois - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,128
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 421 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.4%
Two or More 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
African American 2.9%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 88.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.5, Hawthorn Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Salem Sd 111 reports $12,128 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hawthorn Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Park Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hawthorn Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar elementary schools in Salem
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~421 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hawthorn Elem School
How many students attend Hawthorn Elem School?
Hawthorn Elem School has 421 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Salem, IL. CCD year-over-year: 399 (2022-23) → 378 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hawthorn Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hawthorn Elem School is 14:1, which is 0% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hawthorn Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Hawthorn Elem School is White at 88.4% of enrollment, in Salem, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hawthorn Elem School?
Hawthorn Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hawthorn Elem School rank among public schools in Salem?
By Resource Investment Index, Hawthorn Elem School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Salem, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Salem Sd 111?
Besides Hawthorn Elem School, Salem Sd 111 also operates Franklin Park Middle School (528 students). See the Salem Sd 111 district page for the complete list.