Serving 426 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Vernon L Barkstall Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% 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: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 426 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Vernon L Barkstall Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Champaign, IL, covering approximately 80.7 square miles. The zone allows for typical drives to the school of 10-15 minutes, with an average distance of 5.8 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance area, extending up to 10.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Vernon L Barkstall Elementary School's student population of 426 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
426 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Vernon L Barkstall Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vernon L Barkstall Elementary School is 0.75, which is more 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
#1108 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
20%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
36%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
27%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.5%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Vern The Bear
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vernon L Barkstall Elementary School's ranking?
Vernon L Barkstall Elementary School is ranked #1108 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Vernon L Barkstall Elementary School often compared to?
Vernon L Barkstall Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carrie Busey Elementary School, Bottenfield Elementary School, Dr Howard Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Vernon L Barkstall Elementary School?
426 students attend Vernon L Barkstall Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Vernon L Barkstall Elementary School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 20% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Vernon L Barkstall Elementary School?
Vernon L Barkstall Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Vernon L Barkstall Elementary School offer ?
Vernon L Barkstall Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Vernon L Barkstall Elementary School part of?
Vernon L Barkstall Elementary School is part of Champaign CUSD 4 School District.
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