- Enrollment
- 947
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Oak Park, IL
William Hatch Elem School
Federal NCES profile for William Hatch Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 172925003069
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William Hatch Elem School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Oak Park · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 358
- students enrolled
William Hatch Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William Hatch Elem School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Oak Park, IL.
School address
District: Oak Park Esd 97 · Illinois
NCES ID 172925003069 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 172925003069 · Oak Park, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
358 enr · 13.8:1 · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School (947 students)
Resource Investment Index #3 of 4 schools in Oak Park. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
William Hatch Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gwendolyn Broo
Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School
947 students
- Percy Julian M
Percy Julian Middle School
927 students
- Abraham Lincol
Abraham Lincoln Elem School
580 students
- Longfellow Ele
Longfellow Elem School
524 students
- Oliver W Holme
Oliver W Holmes Elem School
513 students
- This school 358
William Hatch Elem School
358 students
What this shows William Hatch Elem School reports 358 students on the CCD universe file.
How William Hatch Elem School compares
William Hatch 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 358 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
358
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Illinois - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.3%
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
$23,483
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
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.9%
African American 18.8%
Two or More 14.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%
Asian 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 49.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.2, William Hatch 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 Oak Park Esd 97, which includes William Hatch Elem School.
$23,483
Per student
+29%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+33%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 67.4%
State 29.7%
Federal 2.9%
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 William Hatch Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Percy Julian Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Abraham Lincoln Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Longfellow Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oliver W Holmes Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William Hatch Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 927
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar other schools in Oak Park
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~358 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about William Hatch Elem School
How many students attend William Hatch Elem School?
William Hatch Elem School has 358 students enrolled. It is a public school in Oak Park, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Hatch Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at William Hatch Elem School is 13.8:1, which is 1% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 12% 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 William Hatch Elem School?
The largest demographic group at William Hatch Elem School is White at 49.9% of enrollment, in Oak Park, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William Hatch Elem School?
William Hatch Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 William Hatch Elem School rank among schools in Oak Park?
By Resource Investment Index, William Hatch Elem School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Oak Park, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Oak Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Oak Park Esd 97?
Besides William Hatch Elem School, Oak Park Esd 97 also operates Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School (947 students), Percy Julian Middle School (927 students), and Abraham Lincoln Elem School (580 students). See the Oak Park Esd 97 district page for the complete list.
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