Enrollment
505
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 171857005172
Hawthorn Elem School South — Vernon Hills, IL
Federal NCES profile for Hawthorn Elem School South, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 57/100.
👥 Class size 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 47
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Hawthorn Ccsd 73 · Illinois
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.8:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hawthorn Elem School South compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Hawthorn Elem School South reports 505 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 42.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 19% below the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 26% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 21.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Hawthorn Ccsd 73 spends $24,547 per pupil district-wide, above the Illinois average of $20,099 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 69.4% from local sources (property taxes), 25.6% from the state, and 5.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (C), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hawthorn Elem School South compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 19% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 505 | top 70% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
— 19% below state mean
Top 25% in Illinois — lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
21.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$24,547
per pupil, district-wide
— above Illinois avg of $20,099
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
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 505 Top 70% in Illinois — larger than 30% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 42.0
Students per teacher 11.8:1 -19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 171857005172
Student demographics
White 36.2%
Asian 33.5%
Hispanic or Latino 15.2%
African American 7.5%
Two or More 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 36.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 21.2%
In-school suspensions 2
Out-of-school suspensions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hawthorn Ccsd 73, which includes Hawthorn Elem School South.
$24,547
Per student
+22%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
+26%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Enrollment
- 609
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
Similar elementary schools in Vernon Hills
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Hawthorn Sch of Dual Language
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Hawthorn Elem School North
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347 students 9.1:1 students per teacher
Hawthorn Aspen Elem School
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313 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Hawthorn Townline Elem Sch
Standard public school
306 students 9.8:1 students per teacher
Hawthorn Sch for Young Learners
Standard public school
248 students 9.5:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Hawthorn Elem School South
How many students attend Hawthorn Elem School South?
Hawthorn Elem School South has 505 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Vernon Hills, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hawthorn Elem School South?
The student-teacher ratio at Hawthorn Elem School South is 11.8:1, which is 19% lower than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 26% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hawthorn Elem School South?
The largest demographic group at Hawthorn Elem School South is White at 36.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Vernon Hills, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hawthorn Elem School South?
Hawthorn Elem School South has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (C) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.