Serving 296 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bushnell-prairie City Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 296 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bushnell-Prairie City Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 133 square miles in and around Bushnell, IL. Families typically experience a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 10.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bushnell-prairie City Elementary School's student population of 296 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
296 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bushnell-prairie City Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bushnell-prairie City Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2856 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Hispanic
3%
29%
Black
3%
16%
White
87%
45%
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.1%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bushnell-prairie City Elementary School's ranking?
Bushnell-prairie City Elementary School is ranked #2856 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Bushnell-prairie City Elementary School?
296 students attend Bushnell-prairie City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Bushnell-prairie City Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bushnell-prairie City Elementary School?
Bushnell-prairie City Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bushnell-prairie City Elementary School offer ?
Bushnell-prairie City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Bushnell-prairie City Elementary School part of?
Bushnell-prairie City Elementary School is part of Bushnell Prairie City CUSD 170 School District.
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