Serving 616 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Hawthorne Elementary Scholastic Academy ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 616 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 47%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 71% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 67% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Hawthorne Elementary Scholastic Academy ranks within the top 5% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hawthorne Elementary Scholastic Academy is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is Hawthorne Elementary Scholastic Academy's ranking?
Hawthorne Elementary Scholastic Academy is ranked #49 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Hawthorne Elementary Scholastic Academy?
616 students attend Hawthorne Elementary Scholastic Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Hawthorne Elementary Scholastic Academy students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hawthorne Elementary Scholastic Academy?
Hawthorne Elementary Scholastic Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hawthorne Elementary Scholastic Academy offer ?
Hawthorne Elementary Scholastic Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Hawthorne Elementary Scholastic Academy part of?
In what neighborhood is Hawthorne Elementary Scholastic Academy located?
Hawthorne Elementary Scholastic Academy is located in the Lake View East neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 4 other public schools located in Lake View East.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 616 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 47%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 71% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 67% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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