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Big Timber Elementary School

1400 S Ridgecrest Dr
Hampshire, IL 60140
Big Timber Elementary School serves 437 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 437 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : 25-29% (Top 50% in IL)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Big Timber Elementary School's student population of 437 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
437 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Big Timber Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
25-29%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
6%
Hispanic
31%
28%
Black
3%
17%
White
54%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.61
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Big Timber Elementary School?
437 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, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Big Timber Elementary School?
Big Timber Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
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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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 437 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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