Located at 1000 N Ridgeland Ave., William Hatch Elementary serves kindergarten through fifth grade as part of Oak Park's Public School District. Built in 1922, the 365 students currently enrolled at William Hatch Elementary enjoy an average class size of 20 and a student-to-teacher ratio of 13-to-1.
52% of William Hatch's students test at or above required proficiency levels in math and science and students can opt to supplement the school's basic curriculum with Spanish, French or German twice a week. Kindergarten through fifth grades participate annually in the school's science fair and William Hatch's Math-a-thon helps students improve their math skills once a week.
William Hatch prioritizes health and wellness, providing 60 minutes of instruction per week. As one of the school’s highlights, William Hatch hosts its annual Turkey Trot for third through fifth graders every November.
In between academic instruction, students can pursue their creative interests by signing up for music, drama, poetry or the steel band and conga club.
Voted the 5th Best Elementary School in the EDS 97 District by U.S. News and World Report in 2022, William Hatch Elementary consistently exceeds the school district's scholastic benchmarks.
William Hatch Elementary School
Public Elementary School
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Grade K-5
1000 N Ridgeland Ave,
Oak Park, IL
Oak Park Elementary School District No. 97
School Details
Head of School
Sheila Carter
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
32%
Reading Proficiency
52%
Niche Grade
A-
A
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
32%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
27
Full Time Teachers
27
Teachers in First or Second Year
3%
GreatSchools Rating
4
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
Male
50.9%
Female
48.5%
White
46.5%
Black
25.6%
Two or more races
12.9%
Hispanic
11.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
8/4/2020
Both of my children have graduated from this school and I will miss it very much. Wonderful sense of community. The general music teacher is exceptionally strong and runs a steel band program that is one in a million. My children both enjoyed their years at Hatch and flourished. The oldest has been...
1/13/2020
I had 2 kids graduate from Hatch Elementary. Both did excellently at Brooks Middle School & OPRF High School.. The oldest is now in college and was very well prepared. I cannot say enough about the education that my children have received in Oak Park, IL.
10/31/2019
This school is top notch. The teachers have been excellent for our two kids, and we couldn't be happier. BTW, the Illinois State Board of Education just released their annual School Report Card, and achieved "Exemplary" status. Exemplary status, is granted to schools that are performing in the top 1...
2/21/2018
Excellent teachers who are focused on the whole child. A small school with a strong community vibe. Been here two years and have been very happy.
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Average Household Income
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William Hatch Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Oak Park, IL, in the Oak Park neighborhood, and is served by the Oak Park Elementary School District No. 97 in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 379 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 32% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 52% are proficient in reading. William Hatch Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $603,084. Discover additional schools in the area, like Oak Park and River Forest High School, Douglass Academy High School, Austin College & Career Academy High School, and more. Learn more about what Oak Park has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near William Hatch Elementary School.