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#3394 of 3,813 schools in IL

Hampshire Elem School

Elementary School · Cusd 300 · Hampshire, IL

A Cusd 300 elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.

321 Terwilliger Ave, Hampshire, IL 60140

  • Math 22% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 22% proficient (2022)
  • 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.5Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-6.09 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.1Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-14.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile32th
Resources & Environment4.6Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.1:1
District spending per student$17,080
Chronic Absenteeism22.1%

Students at Hampshire Elem School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency22%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency22%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 21 points since 2019, to 22% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
86%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
45%
ELA
64%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
48%
ELA
50%
2018
Math
45%
ELA
41%
2019
Math
45%
ELA
41%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
17%
2022
ELA
22%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 54% (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

27.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Hampshire 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. Open the Chicago map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 34Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average388/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hampshire), 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

$114,675

Median home value

$316,900

Median rent

$1,379/mo

College educated

38.1%

Homeownership

88.4%

Poverty rate

4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60140; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Charles Borromeo Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition6.7privatePK–80.6 mi111Compare →
Gary D Wright Elem SchEnrollment path unverified5.7PK–52.9 mi701Compare →
Big Timber Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.2K–53.5 mi437Compare →
Algonquin Lakes Elem SchEnrollment path unverified8.2K–5Not available395Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

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

Cusd 300

Schools in district
29
Rank in district
#27 of 27
District spending per student
$17,080NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hampshire Elem School is listed in CUSD 300; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hampshire Elem School

Hampshire Elem School is a public elementary school in Hampshire, IL, part of Cusd 300, serving approximately 452 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,394 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hampshire Elem School

What grades does Hampshire Elem School serve?

Hampshire Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Hampshire Elem School?

Hampshire Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 452 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hampshire Elem School?

The student-teacher ratio at Hampshire Elem School is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hampshire Elem School rank in IL?

Hampshire Elem School ranks #3,394 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Hampshire Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hampshire Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Hampshire Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hampshire Elem School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Hampshire Elem School a charter school?

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

Is Hampshire Elem School a Title I school?

No, Hampshire Elem School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hampshire Elem School?

27.7% of students at Hampshire 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
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
452
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Kane County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.1%
Area population (ZIP 60140)
21,844
Area average commute
31.3 min
Area median age
38.6
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 60140; this does not measure the attendance area.

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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