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#2271 of 3,813 schools in IL
Hiawatha Elem Sch Prek-5
Elementary School · Hiawatha Cusd 426 · Kirkland, IL
A Hiawatha Cusd 426 elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
410 1st St, Kirkland, IL 60146
- Math 32% proficient (2021)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hiawatha Elem Sch Prek-5 score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 18 points since 2019, reaching 37% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 43% (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
50.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hiawatha Elem Sch Prek-5 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low129/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$84,615
Median home value
$209,400
Median rent
$1,110/mo
College educated
20.1%
Homeownership
74.8%
Poverty rate
10.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60146; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–2 | 4.6 mi | 332 | 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.
Hiawatha Cusd 426
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $17,186NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hiawatha Elem Sch Prek-5 is listed in Hiawatha CUSD 426; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hiawatha Elem Sch Prek-5
Hiawatha Elem Sch Prek-5 is a public elementary school in Kirkland, IL, part of Hiawatha Cusd 426, serving approximately 215 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,271 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hiawatha Elem Sch Prek-5
What grades does Hiawatha Elem Sch Prek-5 serve?
Hiawatha Elem Sch Prek-5 serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Hiawatha Elem Sch Prek-5?
Hiawatha Elem Sch Prek-5 has an enrollment of approximately 215 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hiawatha Elem Sch Prek-5?
The student-teacher ratio at Hiawatha Elem Sch Prek-5 is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hiawatha Elem Sch Prek-5 rank in IL?
Hiawatha Elem Sch Prek-5 ranks #2,271 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Hiawatha Elem Sch Prek-5's MySchoolScout rating?
Hiawatha Elem Sch Prek-5 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Hiawatha Elem Sch Prek-5?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hiawatha Elem Sch Prek-5 has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Hiawatha Elem Sch Prek-5 a charter school?
No, Hiawatha Elem Sch Prek-5 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hiawatha Elem Sch Prek-5 a Title I school?
No, Hiawatha Elem Sch Prek-5 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hiawatha Elem Sch Prek-5?
50.2% of students at Hiawatha Elem Sch Prek-5 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 215
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- DeKalb County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.3%
- Phone
- (815) 522-3336
- Area population (ZIP 60146)
- 2,241
- Area average commute
- 33.4 min
- Area median age
- 41.6
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 60146; 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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