Hedding Grade School

401 W Latimer St
Abingdon, IL 61410
5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 366 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hedding Grade 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 366 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hedding Grade School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Hedding Grade School's student population of 366 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
366 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

Hedding Grade 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 Hedding Grade School is 0.24, 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.
This School
State Level (IL)
#1900 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Hedding Grade School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
15-19%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hedding Grade School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
20-24%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hedding Grade School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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6%
Hispanic
6%
28%
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Black
1%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Hedding Grade School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
87%
46%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.24
This chart displays the diversity score of Hedding Grade School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hedding Grade School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hedding Grade School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hedding Grade School's ranking?
Hedding Grade School is ranked #1900 out of 3,426 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Hedding Grade School?
366 students attend Hedding Grade School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Hedding Grade School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hedding Grade School?
Hedding Grade School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hedding Grade School offer ?
Hedding Grade School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Hedding Grade School part of?
Hedding Grade School is part of Abingdon-Avon CUSD 276 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 366 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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