Hawthorn District 73

What Hawthorn District 73 does

Hawthorn District 73 is a public K-8 school district headquartered in Lake County, Illinois, founded in 1923 and serving more than 3,500 students across nine schools. It operates as a non-profit public entity funded principally by local property taxes, supplemented by Illinois Evidence-Based Funding formula aid, federal grants (including ESSER III of approximately $2.3 million), and limited fees. The district employs between 501 and 1,000 staff, including instructional, administrative, and operational personnel, and serves families residing within its defined attendance boundaries in an affluent Lake County corridor.

The district's core instructional product is a neighborhood-based K-8 education delivery model, restructured in 2015, with a 20-plus-year-old Dual Language Program that is expanding from elementary into middle school grades. Its technology stack combines general-purpose devices (iPads and other Apple hardware) with immersive-learning tools (Meta Quest 2 and ClassVR headsets), an assessment layer (NWEA MAP and FastBridge), an administrative/SIS layer (PowerSchool), and a web-filtering/safety layer (Securly). Operational scale is supported by outsourced food service through Quest Food Management and capital projects financed by a $48.7 million bond approved in 2018, including a new kindergarten building, Hawthorn School for Young Learners, opened in 2020.

As a public entity, Hawthorn District 73 does not pursue revenue growth in the commercial sense; its "go-to-market" is statutory attendance-zone enrollment, and its "customers" are resident families and the municipalities from which it draws property tax revenue. Capital allocation is governed by board-issued bonds and grant cycles rather than equity funding, and competitive dynamics are defined by neighboring districts and school-choice policy rather than market share.

Name

Hawthorn District 73

Legal name

Hawthorn Community Consolidated School District 73

Website

https://hawthorn73.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

1923

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Hawthorn District 73 is a public K-8 school district in Lake County, Illinois, founded in 1923, serving 3,500+ students across nine schools with a neighborhood-based model and a Dual Language Program expanding into middle school.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-8 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Educational Support Services (6117)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB), Public Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC), District Student Services Administration (Special Ed, Counseling, Health) (EDADABAJ), District Enrollment, Zoning & School Choice Administration (EDADABAL), Special Needs-Inclusive Early Learning Academies (EDACADAI)

Keywords

• K-8 public education
• Dual language immersion
• Special education services
• Social emotional learning
• Student nutrition services

Headquarters

HQ city

Vernon Hills

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Revenue: The primary revenue source for the district, derived from local property taxes levied on residents within the district boundary (Vernon Hills, Mundelein, Libertyville, Indian Creek, and unincorporated Lake County).
2. State and Federal Grants: Includes ESSER III (American Rescue Plan) funds totaling $2,277,056.00 for COVID-19 recovery, Title I funds, and other state/federal educational grants.
3. Student Meal Fees: District generates revenue from student meal purchases. Breakfast priced at $1.50, lunch at $3.75, with reduced-price meals available for eligible students ($0.30 breakfast, $0.40 lunch).
4. Student Registration and Program Fees: Fees collected for student registration, summer programs (Enrichment Institute $299, Music Camp $259, Early Start Kindergarten $199), facility rentals, and other district services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Hawthorn District 73 is a public K-8 school district delivering daily instruction, special education, multilingual learner support, social-emotional learning, food services, and extracurricular programs across nine schools in Lake County, Illinois. Its primary product is free, in-district K-8 education for resident students, supplemented by tuition-based enrollment for non-residents and fee-based programs such as summer school and meal services.

Product overview

Hawthorn District 73 is a K-8 school district serving over 3,500 students across nine schools, offering a unified educational program encompassing core academic instruction, special education, English language learning, and enrichment programs. The district operates specialized programs including the Two-Way Dual Language immersion program (Spanish/English), early childhood education at Lincoln Early Learning Center, and middle school STEM programs using Project Lead the Way. Technology-enhanced learning includes iPads at elementary level, Meta Quest 2 VR at middle schools, and ClassVR headsets at elementary schools. The curriculum portfolio includes Bridges in Mathematics, Into Reading/¡Arriba la Lectura!, Amplify Desmos Math, Second Step, and Wayfinder for social-emotional learning. Summer programming includes Extended School Year, Summer Scholars, Music Camp, and Hawthorn Enrichment Institute. Food services are provided through partnership with Quest Food Management Services. Assessment and operations are supported through PowerSchool, NWEA MAP, FastBridge, LINQ Connect, and Securly content filtering.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Lincoln Early Learning Center: Early childhood center offering preschool and early childhood special education classes in Mundelein
• Hawthorn School for Young Learners
• Aspen Elementary
• Hawthorn Elementary North
• Hawthorn Elementary South
• Hawthorn School of Dual Language
• Townline Elementary
• Hawthorn Middle School North
• Hawthorn Middle School South
• D73 Digest
• Hawthorn Board Highlights
• Hawthorn Helpers
• Key to 73 Foundation

Products and services

• K-8 Public Education Program Free, in-district K-8 general education program delivered across nine schools (five elementary, two middle, one K-8, and Hawthorn School for Young Learners) for approximately 4,500 resident students. Includes core academics, MTSS-tiered support, and integration with the New Tech Network project-based learning framework.
• Dual Language Program (Spanish Immersion) Spanish-English two-way immersion program available to resident K-8 students through a lottery-based admission process, expanding biliteracy and bicultural competency across the district.
• English as a New Language (ENL) Services Targeted English language development services for multilingual learners whose home language is not English, providing language acquisition support alongside grade-level content instruction.
• Special Education Services IDEA-funded special education services including IEP-driven instruction, related services, and ACCESS for English Learners assessment administration for students with identified disabilities.
• School Food Services (Breakfast and Lunch) Daily school meal program managed through LINQ Connect, offering breakfast entrées (e.g., $3.50), lunches (e.g., $4.50), and free/reduced-price meals based on federal eligibility guidelines.
• Hawthorn Enrichment Institute (Summer) Fee-based summer enrichment program priced at $299 per student, offering academic and enrichment camps during the summer break. Scholarship assistance available.
• Hawthorn Music Camp (Summer) Summer music camp offered at $259 per student, allowing students to continue instrumental music development over the summer break.
• Early Start Kindergarten (Summer) Summer introductory kindergarten readiness program priced at $199 per student, designed to prepare incoming kindergarteners for the start of the school year.
• Extended School Year (Summer) Invitation-only extended school year summer program for students with IEPs requiring continued services during the summer break.
• Summer Scholars Program Summer academic support program serving students in need of additional learning time during the summer break.
• Hawthorn School for Young Learners District K-8 school that opened in August 2020, focused on early learners and serving as a model site for newer program design within the district.
• Band and Orchestra Programs Instrumental music education programs offered across the district for students interested in band and orchestra, with continuing summer music instruction.
• Hawthorn eSports Program Competitive eSports program providing students with structured gaming and team-building opportunities as an extracurricular outlet.
• Non-Resident Tuition Enrollment Tuition-based K-8 enrollment option for families living outside the district boundaries, priced at approximately $13,000 per pupil, providing access to Hawthorn's academic programs and Dual Language strand.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration14 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Quest Food Management Services Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQuest Food Management Services provides food services for Hawthorn District 73, cooking fresh, made-from-scratch meals and offering diverse dining options. Quest is responsible for meal preparation and delivery across all district schools, managed by Food Service Director Anita Zgjani.
• Student Data Privacy Consortium (SDPC) / EdPrivacycoreTechnology or IntegrationDistrict uses the Student Data Privacy Consortium (SDPC) and Education Frameworks EdPrivacy platform to vet and document all online educational technology vendors and their Data Privacy Agreements (DPAs), ensuring SOPPA compliance.
• Vernon Hills Park DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDistrict partners with Vernon Hills Park District for the Afterschool Enrichment Program, and Kid Zone Camp. The Hawthorn School for Young Learners kindergarten building is located at the park district's Sullivan Center.
• NWEAcoreTechnology or IntegrationNWEA provides the MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) assessment platform used for students in grades 2-8 to monitor skill development and progress.
• FastBridgecoreTechnology or IntegrationFastBridge provides SAEBRS (Social, Academic, and Emotional Behavior Risk Screener) and FastBridge Early Literacy and Early Math assessments for grades K-1.
• Elyssa'S MissionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit organization dedicated to suicide prevention that provides the Signs of Suicide (SOS) program annually in November for grades 6-8, which research shows reduced self-reported suicide attempts by 40-64%.
• Childhood VictoriesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides the 'Be Seen & Heard' child safety curriculum (Erin's Law) for preschool through grade 5, addressing topics including distinguishing safe vs. unsafe touch, recognizing unsafe secrets, and body safety rules.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Adlai E. Stevenson High School District 125: Public high school district serving Lincolnshire, Prairie View, Long Grove, Hawthorn Woods, and parts of Vernon Hills/Mundelein. Receives Hawthorn 73's 8th-grade graduates and operates under the same Illinois funding and oversight framework, serving as the district's secondary downstream counterpart.

Direct peers

• Lake Forest School District 67: K-8 public elementary district serving Lake Forest and Lake Bluff in Lake County, IL. Comparable in affluence, per-pupil funding, and focus on enrichment programming, operating as a direct peer in the same market.
• Libertyville School District 70: Neighboring K-8 public elementary district serving Libertyville and parts of Vernon Hills, Lake County, IL. Directly comparable in grade span, governance, and funding model, and overlaps in the same communities as Hawthorn 73.
• Lincolnshire-Prairie View School District 103: K-8 public school district in Lake County, IL, serving Lincolnshire and Prairie View. Comparable in size, suburban affluence, and programmatic offerings (including dual language), making it a close direct peer to Hawthorn 73.
• Aptakisic-Tripp Community Consolidated School District 102: K-8 public school district in Lake County, IL (Buffalo Grove, Lincolnshire, Wheeling). Operates under the same Illinois funding and accountability framework and is a relevant peer for Hawthorn 73 in the same market.
• Buffalo Grove School District 21: PreK-8 public school district serving Buffalo Grove and parts of Wheeling/Lake County. Same grade span and governance model, with comparable demographics to Hawthorn 73's feeder communities.
• Fremont School District 79: K-8 public elementary district in Mundelein, IL, with overlapping attendance boundaries. Directly comparable in size, funding model, and Lake County suburban demographic.
• Diamond Lake School District 76: K-8 public elementary district serving Mundelein and surrounding Lake County areas. Geographic and demographic overlap with Hawthorn 73 makes it a direct competitor for the same household base.
• Kildeer Countryside Community Consolidated School District 96: K-8 public school district in Lake County, IL (Buffalo Grove, Long Grove, Kildeer). Similar suburban, high-performing profile and serves a comparable demographic, making it a relevant direct peer for Hawthorn 73.
• Mundelein Elementary School District 75: K-8 public elementary district also based in Mundelein, IL, with overlapping boundaries with Hawthorn 73. Same funding mechanism (property tax + state aid), same regulatory environment, and competes for the same Lake County families.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Subsidiaries9 records

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