Vernon L Barkstall Elementary School
Vernon L Barkstall Elementary School serves 455 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Vernon L Barkstall Elementary School placed in the top 50% 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 37% (which is equal to 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 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Vernon L Barkstall Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
School Overview
Vernon L Barkstall Elementary School's student population of 455 students has declined by 6% 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 | 455 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
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School Comparison
Vernon L Barkstall Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% 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 Vernon L Barkstall Elementary School is 0.75, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1224 out of 3672 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 14% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 26% |
| Black | 28% | 17% |
| White | 38% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 10% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.75 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 37% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 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 Vernon L Barkstall Elementary School is Centennial High School (2.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Jefferson Middle School (2.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Robeson Elementary School (1.2 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Champaign Robeson Elementary School Math: 33% | Reading: 25%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 422 students10
1.2 miles
2501 Southmoor Dr
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 351-3884 1.2 K-5 422 - Savoy Carrie Busey Elementary School Math: 55% | Reading: 59%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 470 students10
1.7 miles
304 Prairie Rose Ln
Savoy, IL 61874
(217) 351-3811 1.7 K-5 470 - Champaign International Prep Academy Magnet School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 302 students10
1.7 miles
1605 W Kirby Ave
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 351-3995 1.7 K-5 302 - Champaign Bottenfield Elementary School Math: 43% | Reading: 43%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-5 | 458 students10
1.9 miles
1801 S Prospect Ave
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3807 1.9 K-5 458 - Champaign Jefferson Middle School Math: 22% | Reading: 26%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 717 students10
2.0 miles
1115 Crescent Dr
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 351-3790 2 6-8 717
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