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#2808 of 3,813 schools in IL
Stratton Elementary School
Elementary School · Champaign Cusd 4 · Champaign, IL
A Champaign Cusd 4 elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
902 N Randolph St, Champaign, IL 61820
- Math 12% proficient (2021)
- Reading 10% proficient (2022)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Stratton Elementary School score 11% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 10% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 30% (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
60%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Stratton Elementary 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 77Very Walkable
- Transit 54Good Transit
- Bike 76Very 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
$31,031
Median home value
$175,900
Median rent
$1,077/mo
College educated
54.6%
Homeownership
20%
Poverty rate
43.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61820; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 195 | Compare → |
| Washington Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 372 | Compare → |
| Dr Howard Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 380 | Compare → |
| M L King JR Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 307 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Champaign Cusd 4
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #15 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
Stratton Elementary School is listed in Champaign CUSD 4; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Stratton Elementary School
Stratton Elementary School is a public elementary school in Champaign, IL, part of Champaign Cusd 4, serving approximately 422 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,808 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Stratton Elementary School
What grades does Stratton Elementary School serve?
Stratton Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Stratton Elementary School?
Stratton Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 422 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stratton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stratton Elementary School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Stratton Elementary School rank in IL?
Stratton Elementary School ranks #2,808 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Stratton Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Stratton Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Stratton Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Stratton Elementary School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Stratton Elementary School a charter school?
No, Stratton Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Stratton Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Stratton Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Stratton Elementary School?
60.0% of students at Stratton 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
- 422
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Champaign County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.8%
- Phone
- (217) 373-7330
- Area population (ZIP 61820)
- 38,481
- Area average commute
- 14.4 min
- Area median age
- 22.2
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 61820; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
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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