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).
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Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
445 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
16%
6%
Hispanic
16%
28%
Black
2%
17%
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
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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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