Bottenfield Elementary School
Bottenfield Elementary School serves 458 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Bottenfield Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Bottenfield Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
Bottenfield Elementary School's student population of 458 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 458 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
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School Comparison
Bottenfield Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Bottenfield Elementary School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1038 out of 3672 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 12% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 26% |
| Black | 22% | 17% |
| White | 51% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 37% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Champaign CUSD 4 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Bottenfield Elementary School is Centennial High School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Edison Middle School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Carrie Busey Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Savoy Carrie Busey Elementary School Math: 55% | Reading: 59%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 470 students10
0.8 miles
304 Prairie Rose Ln
Savoy, IL 61874
(217) 351-3811 0.8 K-5 470 - Champaign International Prep Academy Magnet School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 302 students10
0.8 miles
1605 W Kirby Ave
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 351-3995 0.8 K-5 302 - Champaign South Side Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 303 students10
1.0 miles
712 S Pine St
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3890 1 K-5 303 - Champaign Westview Elementary School Math: 29% | Reading: 29%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 422 students10
1.1 miles
703 S Russell St
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 351-3905 1.1 K-5 422 - Champaign Edison Middle School Math: 25% | Reading: 31%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 719 students10
1.2 miles
306 W Green St
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3771 1.2 6-8 719
School Reviews
| 5 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. - Posted by Parent - kaefo |
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