- Enrollment
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Vernon Hills, IL
Hawthorn Sch for Young Learners
Federal NCES profile for Hawthorn Sch for Young Learners, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171857006781
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hawthorn Sch for Young Learners earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #6 of 6
- elementary schools in Vernon Hills · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.9:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 248
- students enrolled
Hawthorn Sch for Young Learners has class sizes smaller than 91% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hawthorn Sch for Young Learners ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Vernon Hills, IL.
School address
District: Hawthorn Ccsd 73 · Illinois
NCES ID 171857006781 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Hawthorn Sch for Young Learners shrank from 238 students in 2022-23 to 217 in 2023-24 (-8.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.1 → 23.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 171857006781 · Vernon Hills, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
248 enr · 9.9:1 · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Hawthorn Middle School North (627 students)
Hawthorn Sch for Young Learners shrank from 238 students in 2022-23 to 217 in 2023-24 (-8.8%). Teacher FTE lost 25.1 → 23.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Hawthorn Sch for Young Learners 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 248
Hawthorn Sch for Young Learners
248 students
What this shows Hawthorn Sch for Young Learners reports 248 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hawthorn Sch for Young Learners compares
Hawthorn Sch for Young Learners 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 | 9.9:1 | ▼ 29% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 248 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
248
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 9% in Illinois - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.9%
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
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 46.0%
Asian 28.2%
Hispanic or Latino 14.1%
Two or More 6.0%
African American 5.6%
Largest group: White at 46.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.2, Hawthorn Sch for Young Learners is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
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 Sch for Young Learners Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorn Middle School North | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher 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 | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hawthorn Sch for Young Learners'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 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
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 (~248 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hawthorn Sch for Young Learners
How many students attend Hawthorn Sch for Young Learners?
Hawthorn Sch for Young Learners has 248 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Vernon Hills, IL. CCD year-over-year: 238 (2022-23) → 217 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hawthorn Sch for Young Learners?
The student-teacher ratio at Hawthorn Sch for Young Learners is 9.9:1, which is 29% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 37% 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 Sch for Young Learners?
The largest demographic group at Hawthorn Sch for Young Learners is White at 46.0% of enrollment, in Vernon Hills, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hawthorn Sch for Young Learners?
Hawthorn Sch for Young Learners has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 Sch for Young Learners rank among elementary schools in Vernon Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, Hawthorn Sch for Young Learners ranks #6 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 Sch for Young Learners, 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.