Serving 453 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bottenfield Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 453 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 55%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 28% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Bottenfield Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bottenfield Elementary School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Bottenfield Elementary School is ranked #1062 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Bottenfield Elementary School often compared to?
Bottenfield Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carrie Busey Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Bottenfield Elementary School?
453 students attend Bottenfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Bottenfield Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bottenfield Elementary School?
Bottenfield Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bottenfield Elementary School offer ?
Bottenfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Bottenfield Elementary School part of?
The staff knows and cares about their students' well being. The school is welcoming and has a ton of community volunteers and good parent involvement. They are a very academically successful school to boot.
- Posted by Parent - kaefo
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 453 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 55%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 28% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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