School Overview
Bottenfield Elementary School, located at 1801 S. Prospect Ave in Champaign, Illinois, is a prominent public school serving the local community within the Champaign Community Unit School District 4. Known for its welcoming atmosphere, the school focuses on providing a well-rounded educational experience that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the nurturing of diverse student needs. Its location in a quiet residential area makes it a central hub for neighborhood families, fostering a close-knit environment where parents and educators often collaborate to support student success.

The school is recognized for its commitment to inclusive learning, offering a variety of programs designed to meet the varying learning styles of its student body. Beyond the standard curriculum, Bottenfield typically promotes extracurricular engagement and community building, aiming to prepare students for the transition to middle school by instilling strong core values and a sense of responsibility. As part of the broader Champaign school district, Bottenfield benefits from access to district-wide resources while maintaining its own distinct identity as a supportive and dedicated learning institution.
453
Total Students
29.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bottenfield Elem School
Demographic Student Count
White204
Hispanic20
Black145
Asian43
Two or More41
  • White
    204 (45.0 %)
  • Black
    145 (32.0 %)
  • Asian
    43 (9.5 %)
  • Two or More
    41 (9.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    20 (4.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Champaign CUSD 4
Phone: (217)351-3807
Website: http://www.champaignschools.org
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 453
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 66
Grade 1 72
Grade 2 74
Grade 3 98
Grade 4 71
Grade 5 72

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Bottenfield Elem School
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten66
Grade 172
Grade 274
Grade 398
Grade 471
Grade 572
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Bottenfield Elem School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female21647.7%
Male23752.3%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)