Hawthorn Option School serves 445 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
445 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
16%
6%
Hispanic
16%
28%
Black
2%
16%
White
66%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Hawthorn Option School?
445 students attend Hawthorn Option School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Hawthorn Option School students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hawthorn Option School?
Hawthorn Option School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hawthorn Option School offer ?
Hawthorn Option School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Hawthorn Option School part of?
Hawthorn Option School is part of Hawthorn Community Consolidated School District 73.
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