At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 378
421
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
63%+9.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–3
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Hawthorn Elem School is a public primary serving grades 0–3 in Salem, Illinois. The school enrolls 421 students. It is part of the Salem SD 111 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
14:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–3
DistrictSalem SD 111
County17121
CitySalem
ZIP62881
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID173516003679
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment421
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino0.5%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native92.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races6.6%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.0%
Hispanic
0.5%
Black
0.0%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
6.6%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.