Hawthorn Elem School South
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Vernon Hills, Illinois 60061 · Hawthorn CCSD 73
#184 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#7893 of 50,301 nationally
About Hawthorn Elem School South
Hawthorn Elem School South is a public elementary located in Vernon Hills, in the Hawthorn CCSD 73 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades 1–5. In 2025 it enrolled 505 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 75.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 184th of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is students per teacher (88th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (68th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 505.
There are 9 schools in Vernon Hills; Hawthorn Elem School South ranks 4th of 9 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)60%
- Reading proficiency (30%)59%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)30.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Hawthorn Elem School South by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 30.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 59%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 60%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Hawthorn Elem School South
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Hawthorn Aspen Elem School
Vernon Hills · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
313 students · 139 m away
Hawthorn Middle School South
Vernon Hills · Public middle · Grades 6–8
609 students · 382 m away
Hawthorn Sch for Young Learners
Vernon Hills · Public elementary · Grades K–K
248 students · 497 m away
Hawthorn Townline Elem Sch
Vernon Hills · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
306 students · 766 m away
Hawthorn Sch of Dual Language
Vernon Hills · Public elementary · Grades K–5
413 students · 766 m away
Hawthorn Elem School North
Vernon Hills · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
347 students · 884 m away
Hawthorn Middle School North
Vernon Hills · Public middle · Grades 6–8
627 students · 891 m away
Vernon Hills High School
Vernon Hills · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,419 students · 2.1 km away
Diamond Lake School
Mundelein · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
262 students · 2.6 km away
West Oak Intermediate School
Mundelein · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
268 students · 3.7 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Illinois with a comparable Enrollment.
Parsons Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades K–6
505 students
Rolling Green
Rockford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
505 students
Oakdale Elem School
Waukegan · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
505 students
Clinton Elem School
Clinton · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
506 students
Highland Elementary School
Highland · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
504 students
Minooka Elem School
Minooka · Public elementary · Grades K–4
504 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Hawthorn Elem School South a good school?
Hawthorn Elem School South has a Success Index (US) of 75.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #184 of 2,303 in Illinois. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Hawthorn Elem School South rank in Illinois?
Hawthorn Elem School South ranks #184 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #7893 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Hawthorn Elem School South?
Hawthorn Elem School South had 505 students in 2025.
Is Hawthorn Elem School South a elementary school or a high school?
Hawthorn Elem School South is classified as a elementary covering Grades 1–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Hawthorn Elem School South?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Hawthorn Elem School South; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.