Summary:
The 61821 zip code area of Champaign, Illinois is home to 6 elementary schools that are part of the Champaign CUSD 4 school district. These schools serve students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade and have a range of academic performance, with some standout schools and others facing challenges.
The top-performing schools in the area are Robeson Elementary School, which is ranked 1019 out of 2056 Illinois elementary schools, and Kenwood Elementary School, ranked 1279. These schools have higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the other schools, with Robeson's 5th-grade students particularly excelling. In contrast, schools like Garden Hills Elementary and Dr. Howard Elementary have significantly lower proficiency rates.
A key concern across all 6 schools is the high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4%, which is much higher than the state average. Additionally, the schools have a wide range of free/reduced lunch recipients, from 23.38% at International Prep Academy to 57.1% at Garden Hills Elementary, suggesting socioeconomic factors may play a role in student achievement. While the schools spend between $16,158 and $19,497 per student, there does not appear to be a clear correlation between higher spending and better academic outcomes.
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