Hawthorne Elem School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Elmhurst, Illinois 60126 · Elmhurst SD 205
#287 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#11314 of 50,301 nationally
About Hawthorne Elem School
Hawthorne Elem School is a public elementary located in Elmhurst, in the Elmhurst SD 205 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 568 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 70.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 287th of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (53th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 568.
There are 14 schools in Elmhurst; Hawthorne Elem School ranks 8th of 13 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)56%
- Reading proficiency (30%)51%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)9.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.9
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 Hawthorne Elem School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 9.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 51%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 56%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Hawthorne Elem School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
York Comm High School
Elmhurst · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,590 students · 1.0 km away
Edison Elem School
Elmhurst · Public elementary · Grades K–5
318 students · 1.3 km away
Sandburg Middle School
Elmhurst · Public middle · Grades 6–8
633 students · 1.3 km away
Field Elem School
Elmhurst · Public elementary · Grades K–5
433 students · 1.4 km away
Lincoln Elem School
Elmhurst · Public elementary · Grades K–5
527 students · 1.7 km away
Emerson Elem School
Elmhurst · Public elementary · Grades K–5
429 students · 2.1 km away
Jefferson Elem School
Elmhurst · Public elementary · Grades K–5
329 students · 2.1 km away
Early Childhood
Elmhurst · Public other · Grades PK–PK
271 students · 2.3 km away
Jackson Elem School
Elmhurst · Public elementary · Grades K–5
422 students · 2.8 km away
Bryan Middle School
Elmhurst · Public middle · Grades 6–8
687 students · 3.0 km away
Similar schools
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Alcott Elem School
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567 students
Elmwood Elem School
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Jane Addams Elem School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hawthorne Elem School a good school?
Hawthorne Elem School has a Success Index (US) of 70.0 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #287 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 Hawthorne Elem School rank in Illinois?
Hawthorne Elem School ranks #287 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #11314 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Hawthorne Elem School?
Hawthorne Elem School had 568 students in 2025.
Is Hawthorne Elem School a elementary school or a high school?
Hawthorne Elem School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Hawthorne Elem School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Hawthorne Elem School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.