Very Good
#944 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 25% in state
Wm Hammerschmidt Elem School
Elementary School · Lombard Sd 44 · Lombard, IL
A Lombard Sd 44 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
617 Hammerschmidt Ave, Lombard, IL 60148
- Math 42% proficient (2021)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wm Hammerschmidt Elem School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2019, to 37% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 61% (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
16.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Wm Hammerschmidt Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 47Car-Dependent
- Transit 18Minimal Transit
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,728/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lombard), 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
$96,606
Median home value
$328,600
Median rent
$1,805/mo
College educated
48.2%
Homeownership
71.5%
Poverty rate
7.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60148; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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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.
Lombard Sd 44
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #5 of 8
- District spending per student
- $23,110NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wm Hammerschmidt Elem School is listed in Lombard SD 44; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wm Hammerschmidt Elem School
Wm Hammerschmidt Elem School is a public elementary school in Lombard, IL, part of Lombard Sd 44, serving approximately 391 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #944 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wm Hammerschmidt Elem School
What grades does Wm Hammerschmidt Elem School serve?
Wm Hammerschmidt Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Wm Hammerschmidt Elem School?
Wm Hammerschmidt Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 391 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wm Hammerschmidt Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wm Hammerschmidt Elem School is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wm Hammerschmidt Elem School rank in IL?
Wm Hammerschmidt Elem School ranks #944 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Wm Hammerschmidt Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wm Hammerschmidt 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 Wm Hammerschmidt Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wm Hammerschmidt Elem School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Wm Hammerschmidt Elem School a charter school?
No, Wm Hammerschmidt Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wm Hammerschmidt Elem School a Title I school?
No, Wm Hammerschmidt Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wm Hammerschmidt Elem School?
16.1% of students at Wm Hammerschmidt 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 391
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- DuPage County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.9%
- Phone
- (630) 827-4200
- Area population (ZIP 60148)
- 52,358
- Area average commute
- 25.7 min
- Area median age
- 39
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 60148; 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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