Big Timber Elementary School

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Big Timber Elementary School ranks 1177 th of 2067 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Big Timber Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 386 students in grades K-5 in Hampshire, Illinois, which is part of the Community Unit School District 300 (CUSD 300).

Academically, Big Timber Elementary School underperforms compared to both the district and state averages, with only 25.8% of students proficient in ELA and 23.2% proficient in math, compared to 37.6% and 28.5% for the district, respectively. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, ranking particularly low for Asian students (225 out of 237 Illinois elementary schools) and special education students (1133 out of 1195 Illinois elementary schools). Additionally, the school has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 10.9%, higher than the district average of 18.5%.

When compared to nearby schools in the same district, such as Gilberts Elementary School and Hampshire Elementary School, Big Timber Elementary School generally performs worse academically. However, schools in the neighboring Huntley Community School District 158, such as Leggee Elementary, Martin Elementary, and Conley Elementary, outperform Big Timber Elementary School on most academic measures.

Detail:

Public K-5

1400 S Ridgecrest Dr
Hampshire, IL 60140

(224) 584-5500

District: Cusd 300

SchoolDigger Rank:
1177^th of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,237

Students who attend Big Timber Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Hampshire Middle School
High:	Hampshire High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.7

Number of students: 386

Racial breakdown:

White:

54.1%

Hispanic:

31.3%

Asian:

6.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 29.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Big Timber Elementary School ranks worse than 56.9% of elementary schools in Illinois. It also ranks 12^th among 18 ranked elementary schools in the Cusd 300 School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.98. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a 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.

Student Body

Compare Details Big Timber Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Cusd 300 School District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Big Timber Elementary School is $17,237, which is the 5^th highest among 18 elementary schools in the Cusd 300 School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Big Timber Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Big Timber Elementary School 1177^th of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Big Timber Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

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Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Cusd 300:

SchoolDigger ranks Cusd 300 411^th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Big Timber Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Big Timber Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	51.63	908^th	2077	56.3%
2024	38.98	1177^th	2067	43.1%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Big Timber Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	37.05	499^th	788	36.7%
2024	52.58	272^nd	826	67.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Big Timber Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	38.75	630^th	1156	45.5%
2024	17.47	1133^rd	1195	5.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Big Timber Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	48.76	847^th	1808	53.2%
2024	46.45	881^st	1793	50.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Big Timber Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	53.10	817^th	1957	58.3%
2024	37.61	1130^th	1942	41.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Big Timber Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	49.29	906^th	1984	54.3%
2024	40.10	1079^th	1959	44.9%

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Rank History for Asian students at Big Timber Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	10.57	225^th	237	5.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Big Timber Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	40.58	552^nd	970	43.1%
2024	29.74	698^th	959	27.2%

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Rank History for White students at Big Timber Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	44.77	789^th	1419	44.4%
2024	30.15	1022^nd	1392	26.6%

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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.

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Big Timber Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2022	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2023	209	8	26	121	0	1	21	0	386

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 Big Timber Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	386	30.2	12.7	29.5

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 Big Timber Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	386	30.2	12.7	29.5

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

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Year	Polio	Measles	Mumps	Rubella	Varicella	DTP
2024	97.4%	97.8%	97.8%	97.8%	97.8%	97.8%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Big Timber Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2023	$1,408 (7.4%)	$17,633 (92.6%)	$19,040
2024	$774 (4.5%)	$16,463 (95.5%)	$17,237

Data source: Illinois Department of Education

Schools Near Big Timber Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISA Science (2024)	IAR English Language Arts (2024)				IAR Mathematics (2024)				% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% DTP (2024)	% Pneumococcal (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISA Science All Grades	IAR English Language Arts 3rd Grade	IAR English Language Arts 4th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 5th Grade	IAR English Language Arts All Grades	IAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	IAR Mathematics 4th Grade	IAR Mathematics 5th Grade	IAR Mathematics All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	% DTP All Grades	% Pneumococcal All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Big Timber Elementary School	Public	K-5	1400 S Ridgecrest Dr	Hampshire	60140	Kane County	Cusd 300	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(224) 584-5500	386	30	12.7	29.5%	209 (54.1%)	8 (2.1%)	121 (31.3%)	26 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	21 (5.4%)	39	1177^th of 2067 public elementary schools	43.1%		51.6	908^th of 2077 public elementary schools	56.3%	269	54.5	22.5	29.5	25.8	25.8	32.4	24.6	12.1	23.2	97.4	97.8	97.8	97.8		97.8	97.8		$17,237	$774	$16,463
Gary D Wright Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1500 Ketchum Rd	Hampshire	60140	Kane County	Cusd 300	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(847) 683-5700	638	37	17.0	23.4%	394 (61.8%)	23 (3.6%)	174 (27.3%)	24 (3.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.4%)	50.4	930^th of 2067 public elementary schools	55.0%		55.7	832^nd of 2077 public elementary schools	59.9%	98	58.7	10.9	50.0	33.1	32.3	21.8	39.7	28.3	30.2	97.9	98.0	98.0	98.0	6.0	98.0	97.9	6.0	$13,621	$673	$12,948
Leggee Elementary School	Public	K-5	13723 Harmony Rd	Huntley	60142	McHenry County	Huntley Community School District 158	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(847) 659-6200	907	65	13.9	14.8%	607 (66.9%)	40 (4.4%)	151 (16.6%)	94 (10.4%)	9 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	5 (0.6%)	85.6	262^nd of 2067 public elementary schools	87.3%		82.2	329^th of 2077 public elementary schools	84.2%	67	73.6	54.4	60.8	55.4	56.9	48.3	52.0	46.6	48.9	96.0	95.9	95.9	95.9		95.8	96.0		$14,066	$256	$13,810
Hampshire Elementary School	Public	K-5	321 Terwilliger Ave	Hampshire	60140	Kane County	Cusd 300	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(847) 683-2171	434	29	14.8	27.2%	329 (75.8%)	10 (2.3%)	82 (18.9%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.8%)	72.3	516^th of 2067 public elementary schools	75.0%		70.7	545^th of 2077 public elementary schools	73.8%	29	70.6	32.1	49.4	47.0	42.1	46.2	50.7	35.3	45.0	96.7	96.7	96.7	96.7	96.7	96.5	96.5		$14,412	$1,054	$13,358
Gilberts Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	729 Paper Bark Ln	Gilberts	60136	Kane County	Cusd 300	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(224) 484-5900	707	44	16.2	22.6%	445 (62.9%)	13 (1.8%)	161 (22.8%)	58 (8.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (4.0%)	64.7	653^rd of 2067 public elementary schools	68.4%		75	465^th of 2077 public elementary schools	77.6%	188	57.5	40.0	43.3	35.0	39.2	40.0	38.5	33.3	37.1	96.3	96.4	96.4	96.4	6.6	96.1	96.6	6.7	$14,491	$1,002	$13,489
Chesak Elementary School	Public	K-2	10910 Reed Rd	Lake in the Hills	60156	McHenry County	Huntley Community School District 158	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(847) 659-5700	716	50	14.3	24.4%	477 (66.6%)	34 (4.7%)	146 (20.4%)	49 (6.8%)	5 (0.7%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)								(n/a)										96.2	96.0	96.0	96.0		96.0	96.2		$14,424	$256	$14,168
Martin Elementary School	Public	3-5	10920 Reed Rd	Lake in the Hills	60156	McHenry County	Huntley Community School District 158	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(847) 659-5300	797	56	14.3	23.5%	527 (66.1%)	37 (4.6%)	152 (19.1%)	56 (7.0%)	9 (1.1%)	3 (0.4%)	13 (1.6%)	73.3	504^th of 2067 public elementary schools	75.6%		78.7	389^th of 2077 public elementary schools	81.3%	115	65.5	40.1	50.2	45.7	45.4	41.7	43.9	39.3	41.7	97.5	96.5	96.5	96.5		96.3	97.9		$13,741	$256	$13,485
Conley Elementary School	Public	3-5	750 Dr John Burkey Dr	Algonquin	60102	McHenry County	Huntley Community School District 158	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(847) 659-3700	547	44	12.5	18.5%	374 (68.4%)	17 (3.1%)	80 (14.6%)	55 (10.1%)	7 (1.3%)	4 (0.7%)	10 (1.8%)	79.6	376^th of 2067 public elementary schools	81.8%		78	403^rd of 2077 public elementary schools	80.6%	27	73.2	41.5	55.8	56.1	50.9	46.9	45.3	41.6	44.6	95.8	95.9	96.5	96.5		95.6	96.1		$13,911	$256	$13,656
Mackeben Elementary School	Public	K-2	800 Dr John Burkey Dr	Algonquin	60102	McHenry County	Huntley Community School District 158	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(847) 659-3400	544	40	13.6	19.9%	364 (66.9%)	22 (4.0%)	91 (16.7%)	63 (11.6%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										95.0	95.6	95.6	95.6		95.2	95.0		$14,506	$256	$14,251
Country Trails Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3701 Highland Woods Blvd	Elgin	60124	Kane County	Central CUSD 301	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(847) 717-8000	662	39	16.9	13.4%	369 (55.7%)	13 (2.0%)	126 (19.0%)	114 (17.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	38 (5.7%)	82	321^st of 2067 public elementary schools	84.5%		80.4	366^th of 2077 public elementary schools	82.4%	45	77.0	50.0	64.6	66.4	59.8	40.8	43.1	38.9	40.9	97.8	98.0	98.0	98.0	98.1	97.7	97.8	5.2	$13,670	$330	$13,340

Frequently Asked Questions about Big Timber Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Big Timber Elementary School?

Students at Big Timber Elementary School are 54% White, 31% Hispanic, 7% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What schools do graduates of Big Timber Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Big Timber Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hampshire Middle School
High : Hampshire High School

Is Big Timber Elementary School a good school?

Big Timber Elementary School ranks 1177^th of 2067 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Big Timber Elementary School in?

Cusd 300

How many students attend Big Timber Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 386 students attended Big Timber Elementary School.

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