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#1595 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 42% in state
Nathan Hale Primary School
Elementary School · Cook County Sd 130 · Crestwood, IL
A Cook County Sd 130 elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5324 135th St, Crestwood, IL 60445
- Math 37% proficient (2019)
- Reading 12% proficient (2022)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Nathan Hale Primary School score 24% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 12%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2017, to 12% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 23 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Nathan Hale Primary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,291/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Crestwood), 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
$68,385
Median home value
$201,700
Median rent
$1,202/mo
College educated
18.9%
Homeownership
77.9%
Poverty rate
10.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60445; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian HillEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–K | 1.1 mi | 170 | Compare → |
| Chippewa Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 1–3 | 1.5 mi | 246 | Compare → |
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| Sandbox Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.5 mi | 10 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Cook County Sd 130
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #2 of 11
- District spending per student
- $20,636NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Nathan Hale Primary School is listed in Cook County SD 130; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nathan Hale Primary School
Nathan Hale Primary School is a public elementary school in Crestwood, IL, part of Cook County Sd 130, serving approximately 339 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,595 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nathan Hale Primary School
What grades does Nathan Hale Primary School serve?
Nathan Hale Primary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Nathan Hale Primary School?
Nathan Hale Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 339 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nathan Hale Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nathan Hale Primary School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nathan Hale Primary School rank in IL?
Nathan Hale Primary School ranks #1,595 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Nathan Hale Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Nathan Hale Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Primary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nathan Hale Primary School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Nathan Hale Primary School a charter school?
No, Nathan Hale Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Nathan Hale Primary School a Title I school?
No, Nathan Hale Primary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nathan Hale Primary School?
81.7% of students at Nathan Hale Primary 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 339
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.1%
- Phone
- (708) 385-4690
- Area population (ZIP 60445)
- 14,445
- Area average commute
- 29.7 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 60445; 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, 2009-2019, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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