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Garden Hills Elem School
Elementary School · Champaign Cusd 4 · Champaign, IL
A Champaign Cusd 4 elementary school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2001 Garden Hills Dr, Champaign, IL 61821
- Math 3% proficient (2021)
- Reading 8% proficient (2022)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Garden Hills Elem School score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 72 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 8% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Garden Hills Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 30Car-Dependent
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,789/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Champaign), 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
$69,284
Median home value
$174,800
Median rent
$1,001/mo
College educated
49.5%
Homeownership
61.9%
Poverty rate
14%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61821; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Howard Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 380 | Compare → |
| Stratton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–5 | 1.7 mi | 422 | Compare → |
| Swann Special Care Ctr-elem/secondary SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK | 1.7 mi | 13 | Compare → |
| Champaign Early Chldhd CntrEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK | 1.8 mi | 268 | 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.
Champaign Cusd 4
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #18 of 18
- District spending per student
- $21,009NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Garden Hills Elem School is listed in Champaign CUSD 4; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Garden Hills Elem School
Garden Hills Elem School is a public elementary school in Champaign, IL, part of Champaign Cusd 4, serving approximately 359 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,779 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Garden Hills Elem School
What grades does Garden Hills Elem School serve?
Garden Hills Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Garden Hills Elem School?
Garden Hills Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 359 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garden Hills Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Garden Hills Elem School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Garden Hills Elem School rank in IL?
Garden Hills Elem School ranks #3,779 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Garden Hills Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Garden Hills Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Garden Hills Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Garden Hills Elem School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Garden Hills Elem School a charter school?
No, Garden Hills Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Garden Hills Elem School a Title I school?
No, Garden Hills Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Garden Hills Elem School?
57.1% of students at Garden Hills Elem 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 359
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Champaign County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.9%
- Phone
- (217) 351-3872
- Area population (ZIP 61821)
- 28,838
- Area average commute
- 16.2 min
- Area median age
- 36
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.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 61821; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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