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Champaign CUSD 4 School District (2026) - Savoy, IL

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 2026 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 10,598 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 27%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
20 Schools
4,394 Schools
# Students
10,598 Students
1,842,872 Students
# Teachers
767 Teachers
137,935 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Champaign CUSD 4 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 86% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#487 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
25%
27%
24%
30%
44%
50%
80%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.74
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
9%
6%
% Hispanic
17%
29%
% Black
38%
16%
% White
28%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,974 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,455. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,366 is less than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has declined by 34% 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
$19,974
$22,455
Spending / Student
$17,366
$21,692

Best Champaign CUSD 4 School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carrie Busey Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
304 Prairie Rose Ln
Savoy, IL 61874
(217) 351-3811
Gr: K-5 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Kenwood Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1001 Stratford Dr
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 351-3815
Gr: K-5 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Central High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
610 W University Ave
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3914
Gr: 9-12 | 1,666 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
Vernon L Barkstall Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2201 Hallbeck Dr
Champaign, IL 61822
(217) 373-5580
Gr: K-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #55.
Dr Howard Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
110 N. James
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 351-3866
Gr: K-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #66.
Bottenfield Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1801 S Prospect Ave
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3807
Gr: K-5 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #77.
Robeson Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2501 Southmoor Dr
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 351-3884
Gr: K-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #88.
Centennial High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
913 Crescent Dr
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 351-3954
Gr: 9-12 | 1,476 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #99.
International Prep Academy
(Math: 27% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1605 W Kirby Ave
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 351-3995
Gr: PK-8 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1010.
South Side Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
715 S New St
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3890
Gr: K-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1111.
Edison Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
306 W Green St
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3771
Gr: 6-8 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
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
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #1313.
Franklin Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
817 N Harris Ave
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3819
Gr: 6-8 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1414.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1115 Crescent Dr
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 351-3790
Gr: 6-8 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1515.
Westview Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
703 S Russell St
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 351-3905
Gr: K-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1616.
Stratton Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
902 N Randolph St
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 373-7330
Gr: K-5 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1717.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
606 E Grove St
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3901
Gr: K-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1818.
Garden Hills Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2001 Garden Hills Dr
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 351-3872
Gr: PK-8 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
Actions Program
Alternative School
402 N Randolph St
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3701
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
809 N Neil St
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3881
Gr: PK | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 87%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Champaign CUSD 4 School District?
Champaign CUSD 4 School District manages 20 public schools serving 10,598 students.
What is the rank of Champaign CUSD 4 School District?
Champaign CUSD 4 School District is ranked #502 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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, 28% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% 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 14:1, which is equal to 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 $17,366 is less than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has declined by 34% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 20 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 10,598 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : 80% (Btm 50% in IL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25% (Top 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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