Hometown Elementary School

Public PK, KG-5

 8870 S Duffy Ave
       Hometown, IL  60456-1140


(708) 423-7360

District: Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123

SchoolDigger Rank:
1021st of 2,077 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,901 Help


Students who attend Hometown Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School
High:    Oak Lawn Community High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.8 Help
Number of students:  379

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
52.8%
White:
33.8%
African American:
7.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  71.5% Help


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Compare Details Hometown Elementary School ranks better than 50.8% of elementary schools in Illinois. It also ranks 4th among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.62. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Hometown Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (52.8%), White (33.8%), African American (7.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 71.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hometown Elementary School is 10.8, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hometown Elementary School is $18,901, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Hometown Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hometown Elementary School 1021st of 2077 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Hometown Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Disabled students:
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Hispanic students:
White students:


Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123:

SchoolDigger ranks Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123 408th of 823 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hometown Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Hometown Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 65.93 835th 2020 58.7%
2004 52.49 1173rd 2030 42.2%
2005 53.40 1155th 2022 42.9%
2006 54.21 1227th 2086 41.2%
2007 50.67 1313th 2095 37.3%
2008 37.18 1506th 2092 28.0%
2009 35.50 1556th 2120 26.6%
2010 37.55 1529th 2139 28.5%
2011 51.12 1258th 2147 41.4%
2012 70.21 724th 2166 66.6%
2013 55.55 1051st 2167 51.5%
2014 43.20 1260th 2093 39.8%
2015 34.83 1267th 2052 38.3%
2016 44.24 1075th 2046 47.5%
2017 51.06 924th 2044 54.8%
2018 40.90 1147th 2037 43.7%
2019 40.79 1177th 2086 43.6%
2021 33.08 1223rd 1948 37.2%
2022 47.72 993rd 2082 52.3%
2023 46.62 1021st 2077 50.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Hometown Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.23 216th 718 69.9%
2021 46.58 205th 537 61.8%
2022 43.21 386th 768 49.7%
2023 40.96 432nd 788 45.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Hometown Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.89 269th 763 64.7%
2019 43.78 560th 1194 53.1%
2021 35.35 385th 640 39.8%
2022 31.90 728th 1113 34.6%
2023 33.07 731st 1156 36.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hometown Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.73 563rd 1765 68.1%
2019 52.77 744th 1816 59.0%
2021 58.35 447th 1514 70.5%
2022 60.25 546th 1763 69.0%
2023 55.12 688th 1808 61.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Hometown Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.55 1293rd 1964 34.2%
2019 34.44 1286th 2019 36.3%
2021 30.12 1143rd 1680 32.0%
2022 46.67 929th 1970 52.8%
2023 48.76 912th 1957 53.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Hometown Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 46.53 378th 907 58.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Hometown Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.93 897th 1972 54.5%
2019 48.97 945th 2019 53.2%
2021 31.09 1115th 1707 34.7%
2022 48.48 910th 1977 54.0%
2023 42.82 1048th 1984 47.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hometown Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.14 327th 938 65.1%
2019 48.27 447th 955 53.2%
2021 50.82 276th 742 62.8%
2022 56.08 343rd 954 64.0%
2023 56.06 334th 970 65.6%
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Rank History for White students at Hometown Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.67 1265th 1463 13.5%
2019 31.21 1050th 1462 28.2%
2021 19.34 1147th 1308 12.3%
2022 37.81 919th 1425 35.5%
2023 36.78 947th 1419 33.3%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Hometown Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 358 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 358
1990 381 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 381
1991 368 0 0 13 0 n/a n/a 0 381
1992 390 1 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 398
1993 358 1 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 365
1994 352 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 355
1995 363 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 363
1996 363 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 363
1997 342 0 4 16 0 n/a n/a 0 362
1998 339 3 7 16 0 n/a n/a 0 365
1999 344 3 2 15 1 n/a n/a 0 365
2000 359 2 3 18 2 n/a n/a 0 384
2001 369 7 2 24 0 n/a n/a 0 402
2002 348 2 10 32 1 n/a n/a 0 393
2003 348 2 10 32 1 n/a n/a 0 393
2004 353 7 7 36 3 n/a n/a 0 406
2005 336 6 2 75 3 n/a n/a 0 422
2006 283 5 0 84 4 n/a n/a 8 384
2007 276 9 0 86 3 n/a n/a 10 384
2008 279 17 4 88 1 n/a n/a 13 402
2009 283 16 4 92 2 n/a n/a 17 414
2010 245 26 3 92 3 n/a n/a 21 390
2011 231 22 4 106 3 0 6 0 372
2012 201 21 4 106 5 0 7 0 344
2013 209 19 7 125 5 0 7 0 372
2014 227 23 5 132 6 0 7 0 400
2015 231 23 3 135 5 0 18 0 415
2016 203 29 3 141 4 0 16 0 396
2017 188 18 2 132 4 0 6 0 350
2018 180 19 5 155 0 0 3 0 362
2019 185 22 8 163 0 0 9 0 387
2020 188 28 8 159 1 0 10 0 394
2021 154 25 5 172 1 0 10 0 367
2022 142 27 3 182 1 0 12 0 367
2023 128 30 9 200 1 0 11 0 379

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hometown Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 358 25.6 13.9 n/a
1990 381 26.1 14.5 n/a
1991 381 26.7 14.2 n/a
1992 398 26.2 15.1 n/a
1993 365 25.5 14.3 n/a
1994 355 22.3 15.9 n/a
1995 363 22.1 16.4 n/a
1996 363 22.1 16.4 n/a
1997 362 23.0 15.7 n/a
1998 365 21.5 17.0 n/a
1999 365 23.0 15.9 n/a
2000 384 25.0 15.4 n/a
2001 402 29.0 13.9 n/a
2002 393 30.0 13.1 0
2003 393 30.0 13.1 0
2004 406 31.0 13.1 0
2005 422 36.5 11.6 0
2006 384 32.0 12.0 31.1
2007 384 31.0 12.4 32.4
2008 402 24.0 16.8 38.8
2009 414 27.0 15.3 49.4
2010 390 28.0 13.9 58.5
2011 372 29.4 12.6 57
2012 344 29.4 11.6 53.5
2013 372 42.4 8.7 59.7
2014 400 25.5 15.6 56.3
2015 415 29.0 14.3 68.2
2016 396 33.0 12.0 56.6
2017 350 35.0 10.0 62
2018 362 32.2 11.2 63.3
2019 387 32.0 12.0 64.3
2020 394 32.1 12.2 60.9
2021 367 n/a n/a n/a
2022 367 32.4 11.3 62.4
2023 379 35.0 10.8 71.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hometown Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 358 25.6 13.9 n/a
1990 381 26.1 14.5 n/a
1991 381 26.7 14.2 n/a
1992 398 26.2 15.1 n/a
1993 365 25.5 14.3 n/a
1994 355 22.3 15.9 n/a
1995 363 22.1 16.4 n/a
1996 363 22.1 16.4 n/a
1997 362 23.0 15.7 n/a
1998 365 21.5 17.0 n/a
1999 365 23.0 15.9 n/a
2000 384 25.0 15.4 n/a
2001 402 29.0 13.9 n/a
2002 393 30.0 13.1 0
2003 393 30.0 13.1 0
2004 406 31.0 13.1 0
2005 422 36.5 11.6 0
2006 384 32.0 12.0 31.1
2007 384 31.0 12.4 32.4
2008 402 24.0 16.8 38.8
2009 414 27.0 15.3 49.4
2010 390 28.0 13.9 58.5
2011 372 29.4 12.6 57
2012 344 29.4 11.6 53.5
2013 372 42.4 8.7 59.7
2014 400 25.5 15.6 56.3
2015 415 29.0 14.3 68.2
2016 396 33.0 12.0 56.6
2017 350 35.0 10.0 62
2018 362 32.2 11.2 63.3
2019 387 32.0 12.0 64.3
2020 394 32.1 12.2 60.9
2021 367 n/a n/a n/a
2022 367 32.4 11.3 62.4
2023 379 35.0 10.8 71.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Hometown Elementary School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPPneumococcal
201599.0%98.3%98.3%98.3%8.2%99.3%99.0%7.9%
201699.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%8.8%99.3%99.3%8.8%
201799.2%98.9%98.9%98.9%7.4%98.3%99.2%7.4%
201898.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%7.8%98.3%98.9%7.8%
201998.7%99.0%99.0%99.0%6.2%98.7%98.7%6.5%
202197.1%97.1%97.1%97.1%97.1%97.1%97.1%5.9%
202297.4%97.1%97.1%97.1%97.9%96.8%97.4%7.2%
202397.7%97.7%97.7%97.7%7.4%97.4%97.7%7.4%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Hometown Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,702 (10.2%) $14,907 (89.8%) $16,609
2020 $1,719 (10.3%) $15,040 (89.7%) $16,760
2021 $1,645 (9.7%) $15,390 (90.3%) $17,034
2022 $1,645 (9.7%) $15,390 (90.3%) $17,034
2023 $2,109 (11.2%) $16,792 (88.8%) $18,901

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hometown Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1177th of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 1021st of 2077 Elementary schools
 7.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hometown Elementary School)27.523.4
 4.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123)4433.2
 10.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hometown Elementary School)3523.4
 11.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123)42.129.7
 12.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hometown Elementary School)38.441.8
 3.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123)41.541.2
 0.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hometown Elementary School)1528.4
 13.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123)33.828.9
 4.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hometown Elementary School)29.631.6
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123)43.236
 7.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hometown Elementary School)24.111.7
 12.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123)30.321.5
 8.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Hometown Elementary School)51.949.1
 2.8%
   5th Grade Science (Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123)54.549.9
 4.6%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students387379
 2.1%
African American2230
 36.4%
American Indian01
Asian89
 12.5%
Hispanic163200
 22.7%
Pacific Islander00
White185128
 30.8%
Two or More Races911
 22.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients64.3%71.5%
 7.2%


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Students at Hometown Elementary School are 53% Hispanic, 34% White, 8% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 379 students attended Hometown Elementary School.

Students who attend Hometown Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School
High : Oak Lawn Community High School

Hometown Elementary School ranks 1021st of 2077 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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