Big Timber Elementary School serves 386 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 386 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Big Timber Elementary School's student population of 386 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
386 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Big Timber Elementary School is 0.61, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
6%
Hispanic
31%
27%
Black
2%
17%
White
54%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 08/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Big Timber Elementary School?
386 students attend Big Timber Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Big Timber Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Big Timber Elementary School?
Big Timber Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Big Timber Elementary School offer ?
Big Timber Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Big Timber Elementary School part of?
Big Timber Elementary School is part of CUSD 300 School District.
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