- Enrollment
- 2,590
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Elmhurst, IL
Hawthorne Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Hawthorne Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171397001748
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hawthorne Elem School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #4 of 8
- elementary schools in Elmhurst · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 568
- students enrolled
Hawthorne Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hawthorne Elem School ranks #4 of 8 elementary schools in Elmhurst, IL.
School address
District: Elmhurst Sd 205 · Illinois
NCES ID 171397001748 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 171397001748 · Elmhurst, IL Elementary · MID · TRAD
568 enr · 13.5:1 · RII 67
Nearest enrollment peer: York Comm High School (2,590 students)
Resource Investment Index #4 of 8 elementary schools in Elmhurst. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Hawthorne Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- York Comm High
York Comm High School
2,590 students
- Bryan Middle S 687
Bryan Middle School
687 students
- Sandburg Middl 633
Sandburg Middle School
633 students
- Conrad Fischer 584
Conrad Fischer Elem School
584 students
- This school 568
Hawthorne Elem School
568 students
- Lincoln Elem S 527
Lincoln Elem School
527 students
What this shows Hawthorne Elem School reports 568 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hawthorne Elem School compares
Hawthorne 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 4% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 568 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
568
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in Illinois - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$21,623
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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 73.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%
Two or More 6.7%
Asian 4.6%
African American 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 73.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.1, Hawthorne 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 Elmhurst Sd 205, which includes Hawthorne Elem School.
$21,623
Per student
+19%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+22%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 72.3%
State 24.5%
Federal 3.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Hawthorne Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| York Comm High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bryan Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sandburg Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Conrad Fischer Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hawthorne Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 687
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar elementary schools in Elmhurst
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Conrad Fischer Elem School
Standard public school
584 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elem School
Standard public school
527 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Field Elem School
Standard public school
433 students
Emerson Elem School
Standard public school
429 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Jackson Elem School
Standard public school
422 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elem School
Standard public school
329 students 11.3:1 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 (~568 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hawthorne Elem School
How many students attend Hawthorne Elem School?
Hawthorne Elem School has 568 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Elmhurst, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hawthorne Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hawthorne Elem School is 13.5:1, which is 4% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 14% 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 Hawthorne Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Hawthorne Elem School is White at 73.9% of enrollment, in Elmhurst, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hawthorne Elem School?
Hawthorne Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (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 Hawthorne Elem School rank among elementary schools in Elmhurst?
By Resource Investment Index, Hawthorne Elem School ranks #4 of 8 elementary schools in Elmhurst, 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 Elmhurst on the city page.
What other schools are in Elmhurst Sd 205?
Besides Hawthorne Elem School, Elmhurst Sd 205 also operates York Comm High School (2,590 students), Bryan Middle School (687 students), and Sandburg Middle School (633 students). See the Elmhurst Sd 205 district page for the complete list.
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