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Bushnell-Prairie City Elementary School

Summary:

Bushnell-Prairie City Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Bushnell, Illinois, with 322 students. The school is part of the Bushnell Prairie City CUSD 170 district, which is ranked 732 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bushnell-Prairie City Elementary School consistently ranks in the bottom 15% of Illinois elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are significantly below the state averages, with only 12.4% and 8.3% of students proficient or better, respectively, in 2023-2024. The school has also struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching as high as 32.0% in 2022-2023, more than double the state average. Additionally, 65.22% of the school's students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. The school's spending per student is relatively low, at $16,362 in 2022-2023, compared to the state average.

When comparing Bushnell-Prairie City Elementary School to nearby schools, it becomes clear that the school is underperforming compared to its peers. For example, West Prairie South Elementary School, located 17.89 miles away, has significantly higher proficiency rates in both English Language Arts (52.5%) and Mathematics (25%) for the 2023-2024 school year, as well as a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 8.2%. The school's performance has also been declining over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 1232 out of 2093 Illinois elementary schools in 2013-2014 to 1772 out of 2067 in 2023-2024.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 345 E Hess St
       Bushnell, IL  61422-1419

(309) 772-9464

District: Bushnell Prairie City CUSD 170

SchoolDigger Rank:
1772nd of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,135 Help


Students who attend Bushnell-Prairie City Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Bushnell-Prairie City Junior High School
High:    Bushnell-Prairie City High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.4 Help
Number of students:  322

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.5%
African American:
7.1%
Two or more races:
6.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65.2% Help


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Compare Details Bushnell-Prairie City Elementary School ranks worse than 85.7% of elementary schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.02. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bushnell-Prairie City Elementary School is $16,135.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bushnell-Prairie City Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bushnell-Prairie City Elementary School 1772nd of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Bushnell-Prairie City Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Bushnell Prairie City CUSD 170:

SchoolDigger ranks Bushnell Prairie City CUSD 170 732nd of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bushnell-Prairie City Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Bushnell-Prairie City Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 42.71 1348th 2020 33.3%
2004 65.36 831st 2030 59.1%
2005 56.51 1087th 2022 46.2%
2006 47.04 1361st 2086 34.8%
2007 40.74 1491st 2095 28.8%
2008 32.29 1587th 2092 24.1%
2009 43.66 1396th 2120 34.2%
2010 32.05 1627th 2139 23.9%
2011 38.44 1510th 2147 29.7%
2012 41.28 1484th 2166 31.5%
2013 38.45 1433rd 2167 33.9%
2014 44.25 1232nd 2093 41.1%
2015 25.12 1560th 2052 24.0%
2016 33.11 1344th 2046 34.3%
2017 19.24 1708th 2044 16.4%
2018 26.97 1494th 2037 26.7%
2019 18.00 1790th 2086 14.2%
2022 22.32 1582nd 2082 24.0%
2023 22.31 1599th 2077 23.0%
2024 17.02 1772nd 2067 14.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Bushnell-Prairie City Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.18 738th 763 3.3%
2019 23.82 1011th 1194 15.3%
2022 24.51 942nd 1113 15.4%
2023 29.14 807th 1156 30.2%
2024 20.33 1061st 1195 11.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bushnell-Prairie City Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.21 1058th 1765 40.1%
2019 25.99 1487th 1816 18.1%
2022 24.61 1435th 1763 18.6%
2023 26.84 1424th 1808 21.2%
2024 17.42 1671st 1793 6.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Bushnell-Prairie City Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.04 1261st 1964 35.8%
2019 23.97 1574th 2019 22.0%
2022 23.06 1513th 1970 23.2%
2023 30.15 1320th 1957 32.5%
2024 19.52 1609th 1942 17.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Bushnell-Prairie City Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.46 693rd 907 23.6%
2024 28.86 655th 886 26.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Bushnell-Prairie City Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.87 1648th 1972 16.4%
2019 15.39 1824th 2019 9.7%
2022 24.17 1460th 1977 26.2%
2023 18.13 1670th 1984 15.8%
2024 15.80 1737th 1959 11.3%
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Rank History for White students at Bushnell-Prairie City Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.05 1370th 1463 6.4%
2019 7.14 1428th 1462 2.3%
2022 7.59 1390th 1425 2.5%
2023 9.53 1363rd 1419 3.9%
2024 6.51 1366th 1392 1.9%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Bushnell-Prairie City Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 437 1 n/a 3 2 n/a n/a 0 443
1990 457 n/a 1 3 2 n/a n/a 0 463
1991 486 1 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 490
1992 476 1 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 482
1993 470 4 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 475
1994 456 4 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 466
1995 444 3 0 7 2 n/a n/a 0 456
1996 444 3 0 7 2 n/a n/a 0 456
1997 428 5 8 9 1 n/a n/a 0 451
1998 436 5 9 6 0 n/a n/a 0 456
1999 458 4 10 5 0 n/a n/a 0 477
2000 463 2 8 10 0 n/a n/a 0 483
2001 444 1 9 2 0 n/a n/a 0 456
2002 374 2 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 385
2003 374 2 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 385
2004 373 2 2 3 7 n/a n/a 0 387
2005 353 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 15 368
2006 391 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 10 402
2007 381 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 21 404
2008 395 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 21 417
2009 423 0 2 2 2 n/a n/a 20 449
2010 410 0 0 4 2 n/a n/a 19 435
2011 408 1 0 2 0 0 29 0 440
2012 381 0 0 2 4 0 26 0 413
2013 397 0 0 2 3 0 16 0 418
2014 378 0 0 2 2 0 17 0 399
2015 347 1 1 7 2 0 14 0 372
2016 335 0 1 5 2 0 13 0 356
2017 307 2 1 1 2 0 14 0 327
2018 296 3 0 1 0 0 12 0 312
2019 283 4 1 5 0 0 8 0 301
2020 266 6 1 4 0 0 6 0 283
2021 247 7 1 3 0 0 8 0 266
2022 261 12 1 4 0 0 13 0 291
2023 269 23 1 8 0 0 21 0 322

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bushnell-Prairie City Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 443 28.0 15.8 n/a
1990 463 28.0 16.5 n/a
1991 490 28.0 17.5 n/a
1992 482 29.0 16.6 n/a
1993 475 25.8 18.4 n/a
1994 466 28.0 16.6 n/a
1995 456 28.0 16.3 n/a
1996 456 28.0 16.3 n/a
1997 451 28.7 15.7 n/a
1998 456 29.7 15.4 n/a
1999 477 31.7 15.0 n/a
2000 483 32.9 14.7 n/a
2001 456 32.0 14.3 n/a
2002 385 32.0 12.0 51.9
2003 385 32.0 12.0 51.9
2004 387 32.0 12.1 54.5
2005 368 31.0 11.9 60.9
2006 402 30.0 13.4 54.6
2007 404 25.0 16.2 57.7
2008 417 28.0 14.9 54
2009 449 31.9 14.1 57.1
2010 435 33.0 13.1 58.9
2011 440 32.0 13.7 56.8
2012 413 32.0 12.9 58.6
2013 418 33.2 12.5 59.6
2014 399 30.0 13.3 65.4
2015 372 28.0 13.2 68.3
2016 356 26.0 13.6 59.8
2017 327 26.5 12.3 60.2
2018 312 27.7 11.2 65.7
2019 301 25.4 11.8 64.1
2020 283 27.6 10.2 60.4
2021 266 n/a n/a n/a
2022 291 25.8 11.2 27.5
2023 322 30.7 10.4 65.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bushnell-Prairie City Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 443 28.0 15.8 n/a
1990 463 28.0 16.5 n/a
1991 490 28.0 17.5 n/a
1992 482 29.0 16.6 n/a
1993 475 25.8 18.4 n/a
1994 466 28.0 16.6 n/a
1995 456 28.0 16.3 n/a
1996 456 28.0 16.3 n/a
1997 451 28.7 15.7 n/a
1998 456 29.7 15.4 n/a
1999 477 31.7 15.0 n/a
2000 483 32.9 14.7 n/a
2001 456 32.0 14.3 n/a
2002 385 32.0 12.0 51.9
2003 385 32.0 12.0 51.9
2004 387 32.0 12.1 54.5
2005 368 31.0 11.9 60.9
2006 402 30.0 13.4 54.6
2007 404 25.0 16.2 57.7
2008 417 28.0 14.9 54
2009 449 31.9 14.1 57.1
2010 435 33.0 13.1 58.9
2011 440 32.0 13.7 56.8
2012 413 32.0 12.9 58.6
2013 418 33.2 12.5 59.6
2014 399 30.0 13.3 65.4
2015 372 28.0 13.2 68.3
2016 356 26.0 13.6 59.8
2017 327 26.5 12.3 60.2
2018 312 27.7 11.2 65.7
2019 301 25.4 11.8 64.1
2020 283 27.6 10.2 60.4
2021 266 n/a n/a n/a
2022 291 25.8 11.2 27.5
2023 322 30.7 10.4 65.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Bushnell-Prairie City Elementary School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPPneumococcal
201597.1%97.1%97.1%97.1%13.7%97.3%97.1%13.7%
201697.3%96.7%96.7%96.7%14.0%97.0%97.3%14.0%
201798.8%97.8%97.8%97.8%17.7%97.8%98.8%17.7%
201896.0%95.7%95.7%95.7%17.2%95.7%96.0%17.2%
201995.4%94.4%94.4%94.4%18.6%95.4%95.4%18.6%
202192.5%92.5%92.5%92.5%92.5%92.5%92.5%11.3%
202295.7%95.7%95.7%95.7%95.7%95.7%95.7%17.5%
202390.0%91.9%91.9%91.9%19.1%91.9%89.6%18.1%
202493.9%93.9%93.9%93.9%93.9%93.9%93.9%18.3%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bushnell-Prairie City Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $710 (6.5%) $10,192 (93.5%) $10,902
2020 $151 (1.3%) $11,882 (98.7%) $12,033
2021 $2,108 (16.1%) $10,966 (83.9%) $13,074
2022 $2,108 (16.1%) $10,966 (83.9%) $13,074
2023 $2,330 (14.2%) $14,032 (85.8%) $16,362
2024 $1,238 (7.7%) $14,897 (92.3%) $16,135

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bushnell-Prairie City Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1790th of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 1599th of 2077 Elementary schools
 8.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bushnell-Prairie City Elementary School)8.39.1
 0.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bushnell Prairie City CUSD 170)8.39.1
 0.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bushnell-Prairie City Elementary School)19.424.2
 4.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Bushnell Prairie City CUSD 170)19.424.2
 4.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bushnell-Prairie City Elementary School)14.622.4
 7.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Bushnell Prairie City CUSD 170)14.622.4
 7.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bushnell-Prairie City Elementary School)8.316.3
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Bushnell Prairie City CUSD 170)8.316.3
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bushnell-Prairie City Elementary School)21.65.4
 16.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Bushnell Prairie City CUSD 170)21.65.4
 16.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bushnell-Prairie City Elementary School)5.40
 5.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Bushnell Prairie City CUSD 170)5.40
 5.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Bushnell-Prairie City Elementary School)42.927
 15.9%
   5th Grade Science (Bushnell Prairie City CUSD 170)42.927
 15.9%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students301322
 7%
African American423
 475%
American Indian00
Asian11
Hispanic58
 60%
Pacific Islander00
White283269
 4.9%
Two or More Races821
 162.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients64.1%65.2%
 1.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bushnell-Prairie City Elementary School

Bushnell-Prairie City Elementary School ranks in the bottom 14.3% of Illinois elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 322 students attended Bushnell-Prairie City Elementary School.

Students at Bushnell-Prairie City Elementary School are 84% White, 7% African American, 7% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

Students who attend Bushnell-Prairie City Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bushnell-Prairie City Junior High School
High : Bushnell-Prairie City High School


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