Carrie Busey Elementary School

304 Prairie Rose Ln
Savoy, IL 61874
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 477 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Carrie Busey Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 477 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Top 20% in IL
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Carrie Busey Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Carrie Busey Elementary School's student population of 477 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
477 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Rankings

Carrie Busey Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carrie Busey Elementary School is 0.71, which is more 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (IL)
#411 out of 3663 schools
(Top 20%)
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45-49%
28%
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50-54%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Carrie Busey Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
14%
5%
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Hispanic
6%
27%
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Black
23%
17%
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White
46%
47%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.71
This chart display the diversity score of Carrie Busey Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Carrie Busey Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carrie Busey Elementary School's ranking?
Carrie Busey Elementary School is ranked #411 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Carrie Busey Elementary School often compared to?
Carrie Busey Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bottenfield Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Carrie Busey Elementary School?
477 students attend Carrie Busey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Carrie Busey Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 14% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carrie Busey Elementary School?
Carrie Busey Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Carrie Busey Elementary School offer ?
Carrie Busey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Carrie Busey Elementary School part of?
Carrie Busey Elementary School is part of Champaign CUSD 4 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 477 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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