Serving 385 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hedding Grade School ranks in the bottom 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 385 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hedding Grade School's student population of 385 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
385 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hedding Grade School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hedding Grade School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1807 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
5%
28%
Black
2%
16%
White
86%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hedding Grade School's ranking?
Hedding Grade School is ranked #1807 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Hedding Grade School?
385 students attend Hedding Grade School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Hedding Grade School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hedding Grade School?
Hedding Grade School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hedding Grade School offer ?
Hedding Grade School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Hedding Grade School part of?
Hedding Grade School is part of Abingdon-Avon CUSD 276 School District.
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