Lionel Hampton Fine & Performing Arts School is a public magnet school for grades K–8 in southwestern Chicago, Illinois, United States. This school was started in the fall of 2000. This school was formerly known as New Dawes.
Serving 434 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Hampton Elementary Fine & Perf Arts School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 4% (which is lower 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 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 434 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hampton Elementary Fine & Perf Arts School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Hampton Elementary Fine & Perf Arts School's student population of 434 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
434 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Year Founded
2000
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hampton Elementary Fine & Perf Arts School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hampton Elementary Fine & Perf Arts School is 0.53, 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
#3357 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
54%
28%
Black
43%
16%
White
1%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Hawk
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hampton Elementary Fine & Perf Arts School's ranking?
Hampton Elementary Fine & Perf Arts School is ranked #3357 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Hampton Elementary Fine & Perf Arts School often compared to?
Hampton Elementary Fine & Perf Arts Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dawes Elementary School, Owen Elementary Scholastic Academy, Durkin Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 4% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Hampton Elementary Fine & Perf Arts School?
434 students attend Hampton Elementary Fine & Perf Arts School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Hampton Elementary Fine & Perf Arts School students are Hispanic, 43% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hampton Elementary Fine & Perf Arts School?
Hampton Elementary Fine & Perf Arts School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hampton Elementary Fine & Perf Arts School offer ?
Hampton Elementary Fine & Perf Arts School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Hampton Elementary Fine & Perf Arts School part of?
Hampton Elementary Fine & Perf Arts School is part of Chicago ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools Dist 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Hampton Elementary Fine & Perf Arts School located?
Hampton Elementary Fine & Perf Arts School is located in the Ashburn neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 9 other public schools located in Ashburn.
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