Serving 259 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hough Street Elementary School 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 55-59% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 259 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 24%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Hough Street Elementary School 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 Hough Street Elementary School is 0.41, 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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Hough Street Elementary School?
259 students attend Hough Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Hough Street Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hough Street Elementary School?
Hough Street Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hough Street Elementary School offer ?
Hough Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Hough Street Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 259 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 24%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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