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Hartford Elementary School

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Hartford Elementary School ranks 1372 nd of 2056 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

1372^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,056 Illinois Elementary Schools

Better than 33% of Illinois elementary schools

Summary

Hartford Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 159 students in grades PK-5 in Hartford, Illinois. The school is part of the Wood River-Hartford Education Service District 15, which is ranked 670 out of 811 districts in Illinois and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hartford Elementary School faces significant challenges, including consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 25.4% to 36.6% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average and the rates of nearby schools like Lewis-Clark Elementary (25.4%) and Bethalto East Primary (25.4%). The school's test scores are also generally lower than the state and district averages, with only 19% of students proficient or better in IAR/Mathematics in 2024-2025, compared to 22.5% for the district and 38.5% for the state. Additionally, Hartford Elementary School has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 66.24% to 71.69% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the rates of nearby schools like Bethalto East Primary (55.65%) and Eastwood Elementary (40.94%).

Despite these challenges, Hartford Elementary School's performance is reflective of broader issues in the local education system. Some nearby schools in the same district or region, such as Lewis-Clark Elementary and Mitchell Elementary, also have test scores and chronic absenteeism rates that are below state averages. Addressing the root causes of these problems, such as poverty and attendance, could be crucial in improving student outcomes at Hartford Elementary School and throughout the region.

172

Students ?

14.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,054

Per pupil spending ?

72.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

110 W 2nd St
Hartford, IL 62048-1204

(618) 254-9814

District: Wood River-Hartford Education Service District 15

Students who attend Hartford Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Lewis-Clark Junior High School
High:	East Alton-Wood River High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.1%

Two or more races:

11.0%

African American:

5.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 11th percentile in 2015 → 33rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 22 percentile points since 2015

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Illinois average (32% vs 44% meeting standards)

!High chronic absenteeism (37% vs 25% Illinois)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school32%

District avg31%

Illinois avg44%

1,372^nd of 2,056

Illinois public elementary schools ?

Bottom 33%▲ up 22 pts since 2015

From bottom 11% (2015) to bottom 33% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 2Elementary Schools in the Wood River-Hartford Education Service District 15

670^th of 811Wood River-Hartford Education Service District 15 among Illinois districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	32.5	1372 of 2056	33.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	37.1	1219 of 2067	41.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	33.8	1307 of 2077	37.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	33.0	1318 of 2082	36.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	26.6	1364 of 1948	30.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	35.1	1311 of 2086	37.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	35.6	1277 of 2037	37.3%	★★☆☆☆
2017	29.1	1438 of 2044	29.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	26.7	1515 of 2046	26.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	15.5	1825 of 2052	11.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	28.1	1582 of 2093	24.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	46.2	1241 of 2167	42.7%	★★☆☆☆
2012	47.3	1361 of 2166	37.2%	★★☆☆☆
2011	53.4	1208 of 2147	43.7%	★★☆☆☆
2010	42.4	1436 of 2139	32.9%	★★☆☆☆
2009	58.6	1080 of 2120	49.1%	★★☆☆☆
2008	52.5	1225 of 2092	41.4%	★★☆☆☆
2007	47.8	1364 of 2095	34.9%	★★☆☆☆
2006	53.1	1244 of 2086	40.4%	★★☆☆☆
2005	38.9	1432 of 2022	29.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	43.8	1340 of 2030	34.0%	★★☆☆☆
2003	29.2	1553 of 2020	23.1%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2019	35.4	1262 of 2019	37.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	35.8	1244 of 1964	36.7%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	31.3	1302 of 1800	27.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	49.8	810 of 1793	54.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	51.6	772 of 1808	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	53.4	695 of 1763	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	35.5	979 of 1514	35.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	44.1	983 of 1816	45.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	48.2	847 of 1765	52.0%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2022	34.1	1218 of 1977	38.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	44.2	1004 of 1972	49.1%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	17.1	1231 of 1389	11.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	24.8	1110 of 1392	20.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	20.7	1195 of 1419	15.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	17.3	1271 of 1425	10.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	13.0	1232 of 1308	5.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	23.5	1190 of 1462	18.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	25.0	1158 of 1463	20.8%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2022)38th percentile~ school

Female (2019)37th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)28th percentile-6 vs school

White (2025)11th percentile-22 vs school

By subject vs Illinois (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts43%-10 vs state

Science33%-7 vs state

Mathematics19%-20 vs state

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Schools Near Hartford Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISA Science (2025)	IAR English Language Arts (2025)				IAR Mathematics (2025)				% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% DTP (2024)	% Pneumococcal (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISA Science 5th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 3rd Grade	IAR English Language Arts 4th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 5th Grade	IAR English Language Arts All Grades	IAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	IAR Mathematics 4th Grade	IAR Mathematics 5th Grade	IAR Mathematics All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	% DTP All Grades	% Pneumococcal All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hartford Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	110 W 2nd St	Hartford	62048	Madison County	Wood River-Hartford Education Service District 15	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(618) 254-9814	172	12	14.1	72.7%	136 (79.1%)	9 (5.2%)	8 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (11.0%)	32.5	1372^nd of 2056 public elementary schools	33.3%		37.1	1219^th of 2067 public elementary schools	41.0%	153	33.3	29.4	38.5	66.7	42.9	29.4	7.7	16.7	19.0	94.3	94.9	94.9	94.9		96.2	94.3	38.9	$13,054	$1,463	$11,591
Central Intermediate School	Public	3-5	601 Chaffer Ave	Roxana	62084	Madison County	Roxana CUSD 1	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(618) 254-7594	365	24	15.3	57.5%	302 (82.7%)	21 (5.8%)	11 (3.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (7.9%)	35.6	1300^th of 2056 public elementary schools	36.8%		36.6	1232^nd of 2067 public elementary schools	40.4%	68	30.7	39.4	34.5	43.4	39.2	42.6	29.1	24.8	32.9	99.7	99.7	99.7	99.7	99.7	99.7	99.7		$14,876	$1,155	$13,721
South Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	414 Indiana Ave	South Roxana	62087	Madison County	Roxana CUSD 1	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(618) 254-7591	450	31	14.7	59.3%	348 (77.3%)	28 (6.2%)	20 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	51 (11.3%)								(n/a)										99.6	99.1	99.1	99.1	99.6	99.3	99.1	21.2	$16,885	$1,172	$15,713
Lewis-Clark Elementary School	Public	K-5	501 E Lorena Ave	Wood River	62095	Madison County	Wood River-Hartford Education Service District 15	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(618) 254-4354	236	24	9.7	80.1%	178 (75.4%)	18 (7.6%)	11 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	27 (11.4%)	36.6	1289^th of 2056 public elementary schools	37.3%		38.4	1191^st of 2067 public elementary schools	42.4%	98	28.6	24.3	54.8	51.4	42.7	35.1	22.6	28.6	29.1	98.7	98.3	98.3	98.3		97.8	97.8		$17,509	$1,463	$16,046
Eastwood Elementary School	Public	K-5	1030 3rd St	East Alton	62024	Madison County	East Alton School District 13	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(618) 433-2101	393	37	10.5	41.0%	287 (73.0%)	66 (16.8%)	4 (1.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (8.7%)	19.7	1676^th of 2056 public elementary schools	18.5%		28.1	1462^nd of 2067 public elementary schools	29.3%	214	20.0	27.3	26.9	39.4	31.2	22.7	14.1	16.9	17.7	89.4	89.7	89.7	89.7	90.4	89.4	89.7		$16,968	$1,376	$15,592
Mitchell Elementary School	Public	3-4	316 E Chain of Rocks Rd	Granite City	62040	Madison County	Granite City CUSD 9	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(618) 931-0057	413	28	14.7	70.5%	234 (56.7%)	64 (15.5%)	78 (18.9%)	2 (0.5%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (7.7%)	18.5	1705^th of 2056 public elementary schools	17.1%		22.1	1621^st of 2067 public elementary schools	21.6%	84		18.9	33.9		26.3	18.4	24.7		21.5	99.8	99.8	99.8	99.8	99.8	99.8	99.8		$16,660	$2,014	$14,647
East Elementary School	Public	3-5	1035 Washington Ave	Alton	62002	Madison County	Alton CUSD 11	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(618) 463-2130	415	32	12.9	64.8%	188 (45.3%)	139 (33.5%)	22 (5.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	63 (15.2%)	32.2	1381^st of 2056 public elementary schools	32.8%		30.5	1381^st of 2067 public elementary schools	33.2%		25.4	28.7	39.6	47.7	38.4	31.6	35.8	20.5	29.5	97.1	96.9	96.9	96.9	96.9	96.9	97.1		$16,233	$2,785	$13,448
Bethalto East Primary School	Public	PK, KG-1	309 Albers Pl	Bethalto	62010	Madison County	Bethalto CUSD 8	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(618) 377-7250	387	27	14.5	51.9%	328 (84.8%)	23 (5.9%)	15 (3.9%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	18 (4.7%)								(n/a)										95.7	96.5	96.5	96.5	98.1	96.5	96.8	18.4	$13,762	$2,069	$11,693
Bethalto East/ Region III K-3 CLI	Public	K-3	309 Albers Pl	Bethalto	62010	Madison County	Region III Special Educational Coop	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(618) 462-1031	0	1	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Lovejoy Elementary School	Public	K-2	1043 Tremont St	Alton	62002	Madison County	Alton CUSD 11	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(618) 463-2057	230	18	12.7	61.3%	110 (47.8%)	67 (29.1%)	7 (3.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (19.6%)								(n/a)																		$17,582	$3,782	$13,800

Frequently Asked Questions about Hartford Elementary School

How many students attend Hartford Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 172 students attended Hartford Elementary School.

Is Hartford Elementary School a good school?

Hartford Elementary School ranks 1372^nd of 2056 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Hartford Elementary School in?

Wood River-Hartford Education Service District 15

What schools do graduates of Hartford Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Lewis-Clark Junior High School
High : East Alton-Wood River High School

What is the racial makeup of Hartford Elementary School?

Students at Hartford Elementary School are 79% White, 11% Two or more races, 5% African American, 5% Hispanic.

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