Below Average
#3488 of 3,813 schools in IL
Nathan Hale Elem School
Elementary School · Sunnybrook Sd 171 · Lansing, IL
A Sunnybrook Sd 171 elementary school where students score 35 points below what's typical for similar communities.
19055 Burnham Ave, Lansing, IL 60438
- Math 3% proficient (2021)
- Reading 15% proficient (2022)
- 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Nathan Hale Elem School score 9% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 15% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 38% (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
12.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Nathan Hale Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 48Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,237/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lansing), 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
$72,043
Median home value
$168,600
Median rent
$1,271/mo
College educated
27.6%
Homeownership
70.2%
Poverty rate
15.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60438; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Academy Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 86 | Compare → |
| Lester Crawl Primary CtrEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–1 | 0.9 mi | 127 | Compare → |
| Lansing Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 138 | Compare → |
| St Paul's Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 147 | Compare → |
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.
Sunnybrook Sd 171
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $16,200NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Nathan Hale Elem School is listed in Sunnybrook SD 171; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nathan Hale Elem School
Nathan Hale Elem School is a public elementary school in Lansing, IL, part of Sunnybrook Sd 171, serving approximately 533 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,488 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nathan Hale Elem School
What grades does Nathan Hale Elem School serve?
Nathan Hale Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Nathan Hale Elem School?
Nathan Hale Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 533 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nathan Hale Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nathan Hale Elem School is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nathan Hale Elem School rank in IL?
Nathan Hale Elem School ranks #3,488 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Nathan Hale Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Nathan Hale Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Nathan Hale Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nathan Hale Elem School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Nathan Hale Elem School a charter school?
No, Nathan Hale Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Nathan Hale Elem School a Title I school?
No, Nathan Hale Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nathan Hale Elem School?
12.2% of students at Nathan Hale 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 533
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.5%
- Phone
- (708) 895-3030
- Area population (ZIP 60438)
- 28,802
- Area average commute
- 32.6 min
- Area median age
- 40.1
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 60438; 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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