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#940 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 25% in state

Hodgkins Elem School

Elementary School · La Grange Sd 105 South · Hodgkins, IL

A La Grange Sd 105 South elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.

6516 Kane Ave, Hodgkins, IL 60525

  • Math 25% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2022)
  • 7.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.4Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.94 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.8Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency24.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)13% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+11.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile67th
Resources & Environment9.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.1:1
District spending per student$25,112
Chronic Absenteeism25.5%

Students at Hodgkins Elem School score 24% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 13%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency25%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2022
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 41% (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

78.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Hodgkins 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 35Car-Dependent
  • Bike 57Bikeable
  • City Safety: High13,283/100K

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

$113,718

Median home value

$422,500

Median rent

$1,475/mo

College educated

52.9%

Homeownership

79.6%

Poverty rate

5.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60525; 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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Ideal Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.0K–61.1 mi251Compare →
Frank a Brodnicki Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.1K–61.5 mi598Compare →
Acacia AcademyPrivate · tuition6.9private4–121.7 mi92Compare →
St Cletus SchoolPrivate · tuition6.2privatePK–81.8 mi264Compare →

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.

La Grange Sd 105 South

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#4 of 5
District spending per student
$25,112NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hodgkins Elem School is listed in La Grange SD 105 South; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hodgkins Elem School

Hodgkins Elem School is a public elementary school in Hodgkins, IL, part of La Grange Sd 105 South, serving approximately 149 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 7.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #940 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hodgkins Elem School

What grades does Hodgkins Elem School serve?

Hodgkins Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Hodgkins Elem School?

Hodgkins Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 149 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Hodgkins Elem School is 7.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hodgkins Elem School rank in IL?

Hodgkins Elem School ranks #940 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Hodgkins Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hodgkins Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Hodgkins Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hodgkins Elem School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Hodgkins Elem School a charter school?

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

Is Hodgkins Elem School a Title I school?

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

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

78.5% of students at Hodgkins 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
149
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Cook County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.5%
Area population (ZIP 60525)
31,453
Area average commute
28 min
Area median age
43.3
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 60525; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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