Big Hollow Primary School serves 387 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 387 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Big Hollow Primary School's student population of 387 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
387 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Rankings
The diversity score of Big Hollow Primary School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
6%
Hispanic
34%
29%
Black
6%
16%
White
47%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bulldogs
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Big Hollow Primary School often compared to?
Big Hollow Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Big Hollow Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Big Hollow Primary School?
387 students attend Big Hollow Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Big Hollow Primary School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Big Hollow Primary School?
Big Hollow Primary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Big Hollow Primary School offer ?
Big Hollow Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Big Hollow Primary School part of?
Big Hollow Primary School is part of Big Hollow SD 38 School District.
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