Black Hawk Elem School
Springfield, IL · Springfield SD 186 · Grades K - 5
1,680th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 20%▼ Declining
Black Hawk Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Black Hawk Elem School 1,680th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 20% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 39th in 2019 to 20th in 2025 — declining.
Black Hawk Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Black Hawk Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 261 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 55.6% | 47.9% | ▼ 7.7 pts | |
| White | 34.7% | 22.6% | ▼ 12.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 7.4% | 22.2% | ▲ 14.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 1.3% | 7.3% | ▲ 6.0 pts | |
| Asian | 0.7% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
Homes near Black Hawk Elem School
Typical home value $191K in zip 62704 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2007
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Black Hawk Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Harvard Park Elem SchoolSpringfield SD 186 · 0.8 mi away2,005th of 2,105
ELA 22% · Math 7% - 6Butler Elem SchoolSpringfield SD 186 · 0.9 mi away1,016th of 2,105
ELA 52% · Math 37% - 3Southern View Elem SchoolSpringfield SD 186 · 1.3 mi away1,645th of 2,105
ELA 26% - 10Iles Elem SchoolSpringfield SD 186 · 1.4 mi away11th of 2,105
ELA 93% · Math 88% - 1Feitshans Elem SchSpringfield SD 186 · 1.6 mi away2,094th of 2,105
ELA 10% - 2Elizabeth Graham Elem SchoolSpringfield SD 186 · 1.7 mi away1,760th of 2,105
ELA 28% · Math 18% - 5Sandburg Elem SchoolSpringfield SD 186 · 1.9 mi away1,062nd of 2,105
ELA 50% · Math 35% - 3Laketown Elem SchoolSpringfield SD 186 · 2.1 mi away1,653rd of 2,105
ELA 29% · Math 23%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Black Hawk Elem School in?
Black Hawk Elem School is part of the Springfield SD 186 district in Springfield, Illinois.
Is Black Hawk Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Black Hawk Elem School 1,680th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 20% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Black Hawk Elem School?
Black 48%, White 23%, Two or more races 22%, Hispanic 7% (261 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Black Hawk Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 62704 is $191K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.