Very Good
#1071 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 28% in state
Based on limited data
Big Timber Elementary School
Elementary School · Cusd 300 · Hampshire, IL
A Cusd 300 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
1400 S Ridgecrest Dr, Hampshire, IL 60140
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on IL statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
33.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Big Timber Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average388/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hampshire), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$114,675
Median home value
$316,900
Median rent
$1,379/mo
College educated
38.1%
Homeownership
88.4%
Poverty rate
4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60140; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary D Wright Elem SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 701 | Compare → |
| St Charles Borromeo Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–8 | 2.9 mi | 111 | Compare → |
| Leggee Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–5 | 3.1 mi | 885 | Compare → |
| Cambridge Lakes Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.5 | K–12 | 3.5 mi | 620 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Cusd 300
- Schools in district
- 29
- Rank in district
- #8 of 27
- District spending per student
- $17,080NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Big Timber Elementary School is listed in CUSD 300; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Big Timber Elementary School
Big Timber Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hampshire, IL, part of Cusd 300, serving approximately 437 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,071 of 3,813 schools in IL. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Big Timber Elementary School
What grades does Big Timber Elementary School serve?
Big Timber Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Big Timber Elementary School?
Big Timber Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 437 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Big Timber Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Big Timber Elementary School is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Big Timber Elementary School rank in IL?
Big Timber Elementary School ranks #1,071 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Big Timber Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Big Timber Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Big Timber Elementary School a charter school?
No, Big Timber Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Big Timber Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Big Timber Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Big Timber Elementary School?
33.9% of students at Big Timber Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 437
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Kane County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.9%
- Phone
- (224) 584-5500
- Area population (ZIP 60140)
- 21,844
- Area average commute
- 31.3 min
- Area median age
- 38.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60140; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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