Champaign Cusd 4 School District
School District · Champaign, Illinois
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
18
12 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,009
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
18
12 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,009
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Evaluating Champaign Cusd 4?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Champaign Cusd 4 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Carrie Busey Elem School
Savoy · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Central High School
Champaign · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Kenwood Elem School
Champaign · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#306 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.0
above Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$21,009
+$4,319 vs Illinois median
District size
10,363 students
Much larger than Illinois median
The short answer
Champaign Cusd 4 ranks #306 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. Champaign Cusd 4's schools with real test data average 6.3/10 across 17 schools. Its top-rated schools are Carrie Busey Elem School (9.2/10), Central High School (7.8/10), and Kenwood Elem School (7.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.2/10 despite 37% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.3 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Champaign Cusd 4 schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Champaign Cusd 4
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (17 of 18). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carrie Busey Elem School | 9.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Central High School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Kenwood Elem School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 4 | International Prep Academy | 7.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Dr Howard Elem School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Bottenfield Elem School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Washington Elem School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 8 | Robeson Elem School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Centennial High School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 10 | South Side Elementary School | 6.3 / 10 |
See all 18 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Champaign Cusd 4
Champaign Cusd 4 is a Champaign, Illinois school district serving 18 schools. The district educates 10,363 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.2:1. The district invests $21,009 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.2/10, Champaign Cusd 4 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Carrie Busey Elem School, which has a composite score of 9.2/10.
In standardized testing, Champaign Cusd 4 students show an average math proficiency of 45.6% and ELA proficiency of 41.7%.
The district includes 12 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Champaign Cusd 4, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Champaign Cusd 4 with test data.
Schools in Champaign Cusd 4
18 schools Elementary Schools 12
High Schools 2
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Champaign
- Total Enrollment
- 10,363
- Teachers (FTE)
- 785
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Champaign Cusd 4?
Champaign Cusd 4 has 18 schools in total — 12 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Champaign Cusd 4?
The average composite rating for Champaign Cusd 4 is 6.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Champaign Cusd 4?
Champaign Cusd 4 spends $21,009 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Champaign Cusd 4?
The average student-teacher ratio in Champaign Cusd 4 is 13.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Champaign Cusd 4?
Carrie Busey Elem School is the highest-rated school in Champaign Cusd 4 with a composite score of 9.2/10.
What are the test scores in Champaign Cusd 4?
Across schools in Champaign Cusd 4 with test data, the average math proficiency is 45.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 41.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Champaign Cusd 4 compare to other districts in Illinois?
Champaign Cusd 4 has an average school rating of 6.2/10 across 18 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Illinois by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 45.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 41.7%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Illinois Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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