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Hawthorn Elem School South

PublicRegularGrades 1–5
Vernon Hills, Illinois · Hawthorn CCSD 73
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students505
Student:Teacher11.0:1
Free/Reduced Lunch31%
Title INo
Hawthorn Elem School South
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
505
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
31%-22.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
1–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

Hawthorn Elem School South is a public primary serving grades 1–5 in Vernon Hills, Illinois. The school enrolls 505 students. It is part of the Hawthorn CCSD 73 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
11:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span1–5
DistrictHawthorn CCSD 73
County17097
CityVernon Hills
ZIP60061
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID171857005172

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment505
White0.4%
Hispanic / Latino13.3%
Black / African American46.3%
Asian5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native30.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
Two or More Races3.5%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.4%
Hispanic
13.3%
Black
46.3%
Asian
5.5%
Two+
3.5%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %31%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)