Serving 332 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Hynes Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 332 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hynes Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Hynes Elementary School's student population of 332 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
332 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Thu. Aug 21, 2025
Last Day of School
Sat. May 30, 2026
School Rankings
Hynes Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hynes Elementary School is 0.68, 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
#586 out of 3542 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
36%
6%
Hispanic
8%
28%
Black
6%
16%
White
43%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Hynes Elementary School's ranking?
Hynes Elementary School is ranked #586 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Hynes Elementary School often compared to?
Hynes Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Park View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Hynes Elementary School?
332 students attend Hynes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Hynes Elementary School students are White, 36% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hynes Elementary School?
Hynes Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hynes Elementary School offer ?
Hynes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Hynes Elementary School part of?
Hynes Elementary School is part of Golf ESD 67 School District.
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