Excellent
#247 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 7% in state
Hawthorn Elem School South
Elementary School · Hawthorn Ccsd 73 · Vernon Hills, IL
A Hawthorn Ccsd 73 elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
430 N Aspen Dr, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
- Math 49% proficient (2021)
- Reading 49% proficient (2022)
- 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hawthorn Elem School South score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 49% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 64% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
29.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hawthorn Elem School South sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 56Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,528/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Vernon Hills), 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
$121,588
Median home value
$390,300
Median rent
$1,862/mo
College educated
66.4%
Homeownership
67%
Poverty rate
5.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60061; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorn Aspen Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 1–5 | 0.1 mi | 318 | Compare → |
| Hawthorn Elem School NorthEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 1–5 | 0.5 mi | 373 | Compare → |
| Hawthorn Sch of Dual LanguageEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 403 | Compare → |
| Hawthorn Townline Elem SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 1–5 | 0.5 mi | 304 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Hawthorn Ccsd 73
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #2 of 9
- District spending per student
- $19,084NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hawthorn Elem School South is listed in Hawthorn CCSD 73; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hawthorn Elem School South
Hawthorn Elem School South is a public elementary school in Vernon Hills, IL, part of Hawthorn Ccsd 73, serving approximately 517 students in grades 1st-5th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #247 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hawthorn Elem School South
What grades does Hawthorn Elem School South serve?
Hawthorn Elem School South serves students in grades 1st through 5th.
How many students attend Hawthorn Elem School South?
Hawthorn Elem School South has an enrollment of approximately 517 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hawthorn Elem School South?
The student-teacher ratio at Hawthorn Elem School South is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hawthorn Elem School South rank in IL?
Hawthorn Elem School South ranks #247 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Hawthorn Elem School South's MySchoolScout rating?
Hawthorn Elem School South has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Hawthorn Elem School South?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hawthorn Elem School South has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Hawthorn Elem School South a charter school?
No, Hawthorn Elem School South is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hawthorn Elem School South a Title I school?
No, Hawthorn Elem School South is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hawthorn Elem School South?
29.4% of students at Hawthorn Elem School South 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
- 1st – 5th
- Enrollment
- 517
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.1%
- Phone
- (847) 990-4800
- Area population (ZIP 60061)
- 27,883
- Area average commute
- 26.9 min
- Area median age
- 41.4
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 60061; 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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