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Hawthorn Elem School South

Grades 01–05 · Vernon Hills, IL · NCES 171857005172

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430 N Aspen Dr · Vernon Hills, IL 60061

At a glance

Reported students

505

NCES CCD 2024–25

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 2,323 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.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
510
Teachers (FTE)
69
Student–teacher ratio
7.4:1

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 2,323 elementary schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 365 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 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 gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Hawthorn Elem School South

  1. 1How do the reported 10.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 46.4 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
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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

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
0
Nurses (FTE)
1
Psychologists (FTE)
1
Social workers (FTE)
1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

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. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

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

View all 9 district schools →