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Champaign CUSD 4 School District

502 W Windsor Rd
Champaign, IL 61820-7739
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Champaign CUSD 4 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 10,363 students in Champaign CUSD 4 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Champaign CUSD 4 School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
20 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
10,363 Students
1,881,779 Students
# Teachers
786 Teachers
136,665 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Champaign CUSD 4 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 78% has decreased from 86% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#455 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(20-21)
24%
28%
24%
30%
44%
50%
78%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.74
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
8%
6%
% Hispanic
16%
28%
% Black
38%
16%
% White
30%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,427 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,760 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$212 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$184 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,427
$21,990
Spending / Student
$17,760
$21,244

Best Champaign CUSD 4 School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carrie Busey Elementary School
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
304 Prairie Rose Ln
Savoy, IL 61874
(217) 351-3811
Grades: K-5
| 451 students
Rank: #22.
Central High School
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
610 W University Ave
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3914
Grades: 9-12
| 1,642 students
Rank: #33.
Kenwood Elementary School
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1001 Stratford Dr
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 351-3815
Grades: K-5
| 370 students
Rank: #44.
Bottenfield Elementary School
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1801 S Prospect Ave
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3807
Grades: K-5
| 439 students
Rank: #55.
Vernon L Barkstall Elementary School
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2201 Hallbeck Dr
Champaign, IL 61822
(217) 373-5580
Grades: K-5
| 408 students
Rank: #66.
Dr Howard Elementary School
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
110 N. James
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 351-3866
Grades: K-5
| 380 students
Rank: #77.
Robeson Elementary School
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2501 Southmoor Dr
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 351-3884
Grades: K-5
| 432 students
Rank: #88.
Centennial High School
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
913 Crescent Dr
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 351-3954
Grades: 9-12
| 1,473 students
Rank: #99.
South Side Elementary School
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
715 S New St
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3890
Grades: K-5
| 290 students
Rank: #1010.
Edison Middle School
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
306 W Green St
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3771
Grades: 6-8
| 646 students
Rank: #1111.
Washington Elementary School
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
606 E Grove St
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3901
Grades: K-5
| 372 students
Rank: #1212.
Novak Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
815 N Randolph St
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 352-4328
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1313.
Franklin Middle School
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
817 N Harris Ave
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3819
Grades: 6-8
| 632 students
Rank: #1414.
International Prep Academy
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1605 W Kirby Ave
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 351-3995
Grades: PK-8
| 650 students
Rank: #1515.
Jefferson Middle School
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1115 Crescent Dr
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 351-3790
Grades: 6-8
| 711 students
Rank: #1616.
Stratton Elementary School
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
902 N Randolph St
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 373-7330
Grades: K-5
| 422 students
Rank: #1717.
Westview Elementary School
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
703 S Russell St
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 351-3905
Grades: K-5
| 418 students
Rank: #1818.
Garden Hills Elementary School
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2001 Garden Hills Dr
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 351-3872
Grades: PK-8
| 359 students
Rank: n/an/a
Actions Program
Alternative School
402 N Randolph St
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3701
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
809 N Neil St
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3881
Grades: PK
| 268 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Champaign CUSD 4 School District?
Champaign CUSD 4 School District manages 20 public schools serving 10,363 students.
What is the rank of Champaign CUSD 4 School District?
Champaign CUSD 4 School District is ranked #461 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Champaign CUSD 4 School District?
38% of Champaign CUSD 4 School District students are Black, 30% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Champaign CUSD 4 School District?
Champaign CUSD 4 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Champaign CUSD 4 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,760 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 20 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 10,363 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : 78% (Btm 50% in IL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Top 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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