Serving 396 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Nathan Hale Primary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 396 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 1% in IL)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nathan Hale Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Nathan Hale Primary School's student population of 396 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
396 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Nathan Hale Primary School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35-39%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
47%
27%
Black
24%
17%
White
26%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Nathan Hale Primary School?
396 students attend Nathan Hale Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Nathan Hale Primary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 24% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nathan Hale Primary School?
Nathan Hale Primary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Nathan Hale Primary School offer ?
Nathan Hale Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Nathan Hale Primary School part of?
Nathan Hale Primary School is part of Cook County SD 130 School District.
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