Serving 411 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Garden Hills 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 ≤5% (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 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 411 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Garden Hills Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Champaign, IL, covering approximately 80.3 square miles, with typical drive times to the school ranging from 10 to 12 minutes and an average distance of 4.9 miles to the edge of the zone, extending up to 7.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Garden Hills Elementary School's student population of 411 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
411 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Garden Hills 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 Garden Hills Elementary School is 0.59, 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
#3239 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
27%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
58%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.9%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
3%
Showing 2004–2014. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Garden Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Garden Hills Elementary School is ranked #3239 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Garden Hills Elementary School often compared to?
Garden Hills Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stratton Elementary School, Washington Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% 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 Garden Hills Elementary School?
411 students attend Garden Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Garden Hills Elementary School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Garden Hills Elementary School?
Garden Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Garden Hills Elementary School offer ?
Garden Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Garden Hills Elementary School part of?
Garden Hills Elementary School is part of Champaign CUSD 4 School District.
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