Serving 525 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Nathan Hale Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 525 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Nathan Hale Elementary School's student population of 525 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
525 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Nathan Hale Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nathan Hale Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2949 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Hispanic
23%
29%
Black
71%
16%
White
2%
45%
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
10%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nathan Hale Elementary School's ranking?
Nathan Hale Elementary School is ranked #2949 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Nathan Hale Elementary School?
525 students attend Nathan Hale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Nathan Hale Elementary School students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nathan Hale Elementary School?
Nathan Hale Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Nathan Hale Elementary School offer ?
Nathan Hale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Nathan Hale Elementary School part of?
Nathan Hale Elementary School is part of Sunnybrook SD 171 School District.
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