Serving 446 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bottenfield Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 446 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bottenfield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Bottenfield Elementary School's student population of 446 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
446 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bottenfield Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bottenfield Elementary School is 0.68, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#861 out of 3663 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
5%
Hispanic
5%
27%
Black
26%
17%
White
48%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bottenfield Elementary School's ranking?
Bottenfield Elementary School is ranked #861 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Bottenfield Elementary School often compared to?
Bottenfield Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carrie Busey Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Bottenfield Elementary School?
446 students attend Bottenfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Bottenfield Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 12% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bottenfield Elementary School?
Bottenfield Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bottenfield Elementary School offer ?
Bottenfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Bottenfield Elementary School part of?
Bottenfield Elementary School is part of Champaign CUSD 4 School District.
School Reviews
5 7/12/2010
The staff knows and cares about their students' well being. The school is welcoming and has a ton of community volunteers and good parent involvement. They are a very academically successful school to boot.
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