School overview
At a glance
Reported students
505
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
46.4
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.9:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
01–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois elementary enrollment
77th percentile
Compared with 2,324 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
347
Hawthorn Elem School South: 505 reported students.
State peer staffing position
19th percentile
10.9:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Hawthorn Elem School South
Hawthorn Elem School South is a public elementary school serving grades 01–05 in Vernon Hills. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Hawthorn CCSD 73. NCES reports 505 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,324 elementary schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 364.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 77th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.9:1, below the Illinois median of 13.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (36.2%) and Asian (33.5%). English learners represent 28.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Hawthorn Elem School South
- 1How do the reported 10.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 46.4 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How are the school's 0 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 28.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 30.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White36.2%
- Hispanic15.2%
- Black7.5%
- Asian33.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial5.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
Other schools in Hawthorn CCSD 73
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Hawthorn Sch of Dual Language
Elementary · Grades KG–05
413 reported students
Hawthorn Elem School North
Elementary · Grades 01–05
347 reported students
Hawthorn Aspen Elem School
Elementary · Grades 01–05
313 reported students
Hawthorn Townline Elem Sch
Elementary · Grades 01–05
306 reported students
Hawthorn School for Young Learners
Elementary · Grades KG–KG
248 reported students
Hawthorn Middle School South
Middle · Grades 06–08
609 reported students