- Enrollment
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Vernon Hills, IL
Hawthorn Elem School South
Federal NCES profile for Hawthorn Elem School South, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171857005172
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hawthorn Elem School South earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #4 of 6
- elementary schools in Vernon Hills · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 505
- students enrolled
Hawthorn Elem School South has class sizes smaller than 71% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hawthorn Elem School South ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Vernon Hills, IL.
School address
District: Hawthorn Ccsd 73 · Illinois
NCES ID 171857005172 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Hawthorn Elem School South held near 517 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.8 → 45.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 171857005172 · Vernon Hills, IL Elementary · MID · TRAD
505 enr · 12:1 · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Hawthorn Middle School North (627 students)
Hawthorn Elem School South held near 517 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.8 → 45.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Hawthorn Elem School South 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
- This school
Hawthorn Elem School South
505 students
- Hawthorn Sch o
Hawthorn Sch of Dual Language
413 students
- Hawthorn Elem
Hawthorn Elem School North
347 students
- Hawthorn Aspen
Hawthorn Aspen Elem School
313 students
What this shows Hawthorn Elem School South reports 505 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hawthorn Elem School South compares
Hawthorn Elem School South held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▼ 14% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 505 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
505
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 29% in Illinois - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 72.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.4, Hawthorn Elem School South 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 Elem School South Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorn Middle School North | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hawthorn Middle School South | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hawthorn Sch of Dual Language | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hawthorn Elem School North | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hawthorn Aspen Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hawthorn Elem School South'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
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 8.1:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar elementary schools in Vernon Hills
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 Aspen Elem School
Standard public school
313 students 10.1:1 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 (~505 students)
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 an elementary school in Vernon Hills, IL. CCD year-over-year: 497 (2022-23) → 517 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hawthorn Elem School South?
The student-teacher ratio at Hawthorn Elem School South is 12:1, which is 14% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 24% 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 Elem School South?
The largest demographic group at Hawthorn Elem School South is White at 36.2% of enrollment, in Vernon Hills, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hawthorn Elem School South?
Hawthorn Elem School South has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Elem School South rank among elementary schools in Vernon Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, Hawthorn Elem School South ranks #4 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 Elem School South, Hawthorn Ccsd 73 also operates Hawthorn Middle School North (627 students), Hawthorn Middle School South (609 students), and Hawthorn Sch of Dual Language (413 students). See the Hawthorn Ccsd 73 district page for the complete list.