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#1048 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 28% in state

Earl H Hanson Elem School

Elementary School · Rock Island Sd 41 · Rock Island, IL

A Rock Island Sd 41 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.

4000 9th St, Rock Island, IL 61201

  • Math 8% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 27% proficient (2022)
  • 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.2Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.71 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.9Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency7.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)19% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-1.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile42th
Resources & Environment7.4Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.1:1
District spending per student$20,881
Chronic Absenteeism38.2%

Students at Earl H Hanson Elem School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency8%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 38 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 27% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2012
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2016
Math
30%
ELA
24%
2017
Math
28%
ELA
28%
2018
Math
31%
ELA
31%
2019
Math
31%
ELA
31%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2022
ELA
27%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

67.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Earl H Hanson Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 34Car-Dependent
  • Transit 32Some Transit
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,278/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rock Island), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$57,260

Median home value

$118,300

Median rent

$822/mo

College educated

22.1%

Homeownership

63.3%

Poverty rate

20.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61201; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Frances Willard Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.6PK–60.9 mi296Compare →
Jordan Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition6.6privatePK–81.2 mi292Compare →
Eugene Field Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.5K–61.5 mi460Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Rock Island Sd 41

Schools in district
14
Rank in district
#1 of 13
District spending per student
$20,881NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Earl H Hanson Elem School is listed in Rock Island SD 41; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Earl H Hanson Elem School

Earl H Hanson Elem School is a public elementary school in Rock Island, IL, part of Rock Island Sd 41, serving approximately 228 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,048 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Earl H Hanson Elem School

What grades does Earl H Hanson Elem School serve?

Earl H Hanson Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Earl H Hanson Elem School?

Earl H Hanson Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 228 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Earl H Hanson Elem School?

The student-teacher ratio at Earl H Hanson Elem School is 9.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Earl H Hanson Elem School rank in IL?

Earl H Hanson Elem School ranks #1,048 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Earl H Hanson Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Earl H Hanson Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Earl H Hanson Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Earl H Hanson Elem School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Earl H Hanson Elem School a charter school?

No, Earl H Hanson Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Earl H Hanson Elem School a Title I school?

No, Earl H Hanson Elem School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Earl H Hanson Elem School?

67.1% of students at Earl H Hanson Elem School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
228
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Rock Island County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
38.2%
Area population (ZIP 61201)
37,294
Area average commute
19.4 min
Area median age
37.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 61201; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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