GARDEN HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Garden Hills Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Champaign CUSD 4 school district, located in Champaign, IL with about 447 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 41 teachers, Garden Hills Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Garden Hills Elementary School, located at 2001 Garden Hills Drive in Champaign, Illinois, serves as a vital educational anchor for the local community within the Champaign Community Unit School District 4. The school provides a foundational learning environment for students in the primary grades, emphasizing academic growth, character development, and a supportive classroom atmosphere. As part of a diverse school district, Garden Hills is committed to fostering an inclusive culture that prepares its young learners for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is well-regarded for its engagement with the surrounding Champaign neighborhood, often serving as a hub for local families and community-based initiatives. By utilizing a variety of instructional strategies and extracurricular activities, Garden Hills aims to address the individual needs of its students while promoting a collaborative spirit among staff, parents, and community partners. Its location provides convenient access for local residents, making it a central point for early childhood and elementary education in the area.

For more information, contact Garden Hills Elem School at (217) 351-3872 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2001 Garden Hills Dr
Champaign, IL 61821-1522
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GARDEN HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Champaign, IL with about 447 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Champaign CUSD 4
Total Students:
447
Teachers:
41.6
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 447 students

Black or African American
63.3%
Hispanic/Latino
15.9%
Asian
8.5%
Two or more races
6.3%
White
5.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
46.1%
Male
53.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.