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Ideal Elementary School vs. Hodgkins Elementary School

Should you attend Ideal Elementary School or Hodgkins 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.

School Overview

School
Ideal Elementary School
9901 W 58th St
La Grange, IL 60525
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Hodgkins Elementary School
6516 Kane Ave
La Grange, IL 60525
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Ideal Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 5%)

Hodgkins Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 251 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Ideal Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 149 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Hodgkins Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-6
PK-6
Total Students
251 students
149 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ideal Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hodgkins Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ideal Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hodgkins Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
21 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ideal Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hodgkins Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
7:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ideal Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the La Grange School District 105 South and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hodgkins Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the La Grange School District 105 South and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1462 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
#1693 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ideal Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hodgkins Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
20-24%
(Top 50% in IL)
20-29%
(Top 50% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ideal Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the La Grange School District 105 South and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hodgkins Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the La Grange School District 105 South and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
30-34%
(Top 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ideal Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the La Grange School District 105 South and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hodgkins Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the La Grange School District 105 South and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-49%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
<50%
(Top 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Ideal Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Hodgkins Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
48
Kindergarten Students
38
19
Grade 1 Students
35
15
Grade 2 Students
39
14
Grade 3 Students
38
10
Grade 4 Students
38
17
Grade 5 Students
37
12
Grade 6 Students
26
14

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ideal Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the La Grange School District 105 South and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hodgkins Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the La Grange School District 105 South and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
63%
73%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ideal Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the La Grange School District 105 South and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hodgkins Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the La Grange School District 105 South and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
5%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ideal Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the La Grange School District 105 South and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hodgkins Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the La Grange School District 105 South and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
26%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ideal Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the La Grange School District 105 South and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hodgkins Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the La Grange School District 105 South and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ideal Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the La Grange School District 105 South and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hodgkins Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the La Grange School District 105 South and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.54
0.43
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ideal Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the La Grange School District 105 South and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hodgkins Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the La Grange School District 105 South and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
86%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ideal Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the La Grange School District 105 South and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hodgkins Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the La Grange School District 105 South and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ideal Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the La Grange School District 105 South and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hodgkins Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the La Grange School District 105 South and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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