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#2053 of 3,813 schools in IL
Vernon L Barkstall Elementary Sch
Elementary School · Champaign Cusd 4 · Champaign, IL
A Champaign Cusd 4 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
2201 Hallbeck Dr, Champaign, IL 61822
- Math 27% proficient (2021)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Vernon L Barkstall Elementary Sch score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 32% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 52% (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
42.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Vernon L Barkstall Elementary Sch 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 7Car-Dependent
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 31Somewhat 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
$97,044
Median home value
$264,600
Median rent
$1,265/mo
College educated
58%
Homeownership
68.3%
Poverty rate
7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61822; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next Generation SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.7private | K–8 | 1.2 mi | 270 | Compare → |
| Robeson Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 432 | Compare → |
| Montessori School of Champaign-urbanaPrivate · tuition | 8.5private | PK–7 | 1.6 mi | 59 | Compare → |
| St Matthew SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | PK–8 | 1.7 mi | 356 | 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
- #11 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
Vernon L Barkstall Elementary Sch is listed in Champaign CUSD 4; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Vernon L Barkstall Elementary Sch
Vernon L Barkstall Elementary Sch is a public elementary school in Champaign, IL, part of Champaign Cusd 4, serving approximately 408 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,053 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Vernon L Barkstall Elementary Sch
What grades does Vernon L Barkstall Elementary Sch serve?
Vernon L Barkstall Elementary Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Vernon L Barkstall Elementary Sch?
Vernon L Barkstall Elementary Sch has an enrollment of approximately 408 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vernon L Barkstall Elementary Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Vernon L Barkstall Elementary Sch is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Vernon L Barkstall Elementary Sch rank in IL?
Vernon L Barkstall Elementary Sch ranks #2,053 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Vernon L Barkstall Elementary Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Vernon L Barkstall Elementary Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Vernon L Barkstall Elementary Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Vernon L Barkstall Elementary Sch has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Vernon L Barkstall Elementary Sch a charter school?
No, Vernon L Barkstall Elementary Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Vernon L Barkstall Elementary Sch a Title I school?
No, Vernon L Barkstall Elementary Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vernon L Barkstall Elementary Sch?
42.4% of students at Vernon L Barkstall Elementary Sch 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
- 408
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Champaign County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.9%
- Phone
- (217) 373-5580
- Area population (ZIP 61822)
- 28,246
- Area average commute
- 16.3 min
- Area median age
- 38
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 61822; 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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