Serving 209 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Earl H Hanson 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 209 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Earl H Hanson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Earl H Hanson Elementary School's student population of 209 students has declined by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
209 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Earl H Hanson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Earl H Hanson Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2262 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6-9%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
23%
6%
Hispanic
4%
27%
Black
38%
17%
White
24%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
27%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Earl H Hanson Elementary School's ranking?
Earl H Hanson Elementary School is ranked #2262 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Earl H Hanson Elementary School often compared to?
Earl H Hanson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eugene Field Elementary School, Longfellow Elementary School, Frances Willard Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Earl H Hanson Elementary School?
209 students attend Earl H Hanson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Earl H Hanson Elementary School students are Black, 24% of students are White, 23% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Earl H Hanson Elementary School?
Earl H Hanson Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Earl H Hanson Elementary School offer ?
Earl H Hanson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Earl H Hanson Elementary School part of?
Earl H Hanson Elementary School is part of Rock Island SD 41 School District.
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