Vernon L Barkstall Elementary School

2201 Hallbeck Dr
Champaign, IL 61822
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 408 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 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 28%). 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 14:1 is higher than 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 Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 408 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : Top 50% in IL
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Vernon L Barkstall Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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School Overview

Vernon L Barkstall Elementary School's student population of 408 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
408 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers

School Rankings

Vernon L Barkstall Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 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.
This School
State Level (IL)
#1132 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
(20-21)
25-29%
28%
30-34%
30%
40-44%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
22%
6%
Hispanic
8%
28%
Black
36%
16%
White
27%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.75
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vernon L Barkstall Elementary School's ranking?
Vernon L Barkstall Elementary School is ranked #1132 out of 3,426 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 Bottenfield Elementary School, Carrie Busey Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% 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?
408 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, 22% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vernon L Barkstall Elementary School?
Vernon L Barkstall Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 408 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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