Summary:
The 61256 zip code has only one elementary school, Hampton Elementary School, which serves students from the surrounding area. The school faces several challenges, including below-average academic performance, fluctuating statewide rankings, high chronic absenteeism, and a student population with significant socioeconomic needs.
Hampton Elementary School has 220 students and a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. The school's spending per student is $10,608 for the 2023-2024 school year. While the school's performance on state assessments in science is above the state average, its proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are below the state averages. The school's statewide ranking has ranged from 953 out of 2,077 schools in 2022-2023 to 1,241 out of 2,056 schools in 2024-2025, indicating inconsistent performance over the years.
The school's chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4% in 2024-2025 is a significant concern, as high rates of chronic absenteeism are often linked to lower academic achievement. Additionally, 33.18% of students at Hampton Elementary School are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting the school serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges. The school may benefit from a comprehensive review of its instructional practices, attendance policies, and support services to address these issues and improve student outcomes.
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