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Nathaniel Hawthorne Ec School vs. Walt Whitman Elementary School

Should you attend Nathaniel Hawthorne Ec School or Walt Whitman Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Nathaniel Hawthorne Ec School
200 Glendale St
Wheeling, IL 60090
Walt Whitman Elementary School
133 Wille Ave
Wheeling, IL 60090
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10
Bottom 50%
Overview
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Serving 409 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Walt Whitman Elementary 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Grades Offered
PK
PK-5
Total Students
128 students
(19-20 School Year Data)
409 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Nathaniel Hawthorne Ec School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2019-20 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Walt Whitman Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
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54% | 46%
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This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Walt Whitman Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
32 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Nathaniel Hawthorne Ec School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Walt Whitman Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
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13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Nathaniel Hawthorne Ec School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Wheeling Community Consolidated School District 21 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Walt Whitman Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Wheeling Community Consolidated School District 21 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

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#3087 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Walt Whitman Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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6-9%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Walt Whitman Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Wheeling Community Consolidated School District 21 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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6-9%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Walt Whitman Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Wheeling Community Consolidated School District 21 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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30-34%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
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This chart displays the students of Walt Whitman Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
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50
Kindergarten Students
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56
Grade 1 Students
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55
Grade 2 Students
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62
Grade 3 Students
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66
Grade 4 Students
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56
Grade 5 Students
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63
Grade 6 Students
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1

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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(19-20 School Year Data)
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% Asian
12%
(19-20 School Year Data)
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Nathaniel Hawthorne Ec School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Wheeling Community Consolidated School District 21 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Walt Whitman Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Wheeling Community Consolidated School District 21 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
58%
(19-20 School Year Data)
76%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Nathaniel Hawthorne Ec School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Wheeling Community Consolidated School District 21 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Walt Whitman Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Wheeling Community Consolidated School District 21 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
2%
(19-20 School Year Data)
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Nathaniel Hawthorne Ec School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Wheeling Community Consolidated School District 21 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Walt Whitman Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Wheeling Community Consolidated School District 21 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
26%
(19-20 School Year Data)
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Nathaniel Hawthorne Ec School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Wheeling Community Consolidated School District 21 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Walt Whitman Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Wheeling Community Consolidated School District 21 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
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(19-20 School Year Data)
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% Two or more races
2%
(19-20 School Year Data)
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Nathaniel Hawthorne Ec School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Wheeling Community Consolidated School District 21 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Walt Whitman Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Wheeling Community Consolidated School District 21 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
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0.41
This chart showcases the diversity score of Nathaniel Hawthorne Ec School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Wheeling Community Consolidated School District 21 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2019-20 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Walt Whitman Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Wheeling Community Consolidated School District 21 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
(19-20 School Year Data)
94%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Nathaniel Hawthorne Ec School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Wheeling Community Consolidated School District 21 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2019-20 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Walt Whitman Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Wheeling Community Consolidated School District 21 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
43%
(11-12 School Year Data)
15%
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This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Walt Whitman Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Wheeling Community Consolidated School District 21 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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