- Enrollment
- 1,666
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Champaign, IL
Vernon L Barkstall Elementary Sch
Federal NCES profile for Vernon L Barkstall Elementary Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170942002361
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vernon L Barkstall Elementary Sch earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #1 of 11
- elementary schools in Champaign · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 426
- students enrolled
Vernon L Barkstall Elementary Sch has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vernon L Barkstall Elementary Sch ranks #1 of 11 elementary schools in Champaign, IL.
School address
District: Champaign Cusd 4 · Illinois
NCES ID 170942002361 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Vernon L Barkstall Elementary Sch grew from 384 students in 2022-23 to 408 in 2023-24 (+6.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 170942002361 · Champaign, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
426 enr · 13.7:1 · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School (1,666 students)
Vernon L Barkstall Elementary Sch grew from 384 students in 2022-23 to 408 in 2023-24 (+6.3%). Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Vernon L Barkstall Elementary Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central High S
Central High School
1,666 students
- Centennial Hig
Centennial High School
1,476 students
- Jefferson Midd
Jefferson Middle School
711 students
- International
International Prep Academy
681 students
- Franklin Middl 665
Franklin Middle School
665 students
- This school 426
Vernon L Barkstall Elementary Sch
426 students
What this shows Vernon L Barkstall Elementary Sch reports 426 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vernon L Barkstall Elementary Sch compares
Vernon L Barkstall Elementary Sch is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 2% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 426 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
426
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Illinois - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,009
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 35.9%
White 27.5%
Asian 19.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
Two or More 7.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 35.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.3, Vernon L Barkstall Elementary Sch is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Champaign Cusd 4 reports $21,009 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vernon L Barkstall Elementary Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centennial High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| International Prep Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vernon L Barkstall Elementary Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,476
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Champaign
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
International Prep Academy
Standard public school
681 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Bottenfield Elem School
Standard public school
456 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Stratton Elementary School
Standard public school
454 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Robeson Elem School
Standard public school
439 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Westview Elem School
Standard public school
434 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Dr Howard Elem School
Standard public school
426 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~426 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vernon L Barkstall Elementary Sch
How many students attend Vernon L Barkstall Elementary Sch?
Vernon L Barkstall Elementary Sch has 426 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Champaign, IL. CCD year-over-year: 384 (2022-23) → 408 (2023-24), up 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vernon L Barkstall Elementary Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Vernon L Barkstall Elementary Sch is 13.7:1, which is 2% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vernon L Barkstall Elementary Sch?
The largest demographic group at Vernon L Barkstall Elementary Sch is African American at 35.9% of enrollment, in Champaign, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vernon L Barkstall Elementary Sch?
Vernon L Barkstall Elementary Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Vernon L Barkstall Elementary Sch rank among elementary schools in Champaign?
By Resource Investment Index, Vernon L Barkstall Elementary Sch ranks #1 of 11 elementary schools in Champaign, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Champaign on the city page.
What other schools are in Champaign Cusd 4?
Besides Vernon L Barkstall Elementary Sch, Champaign Cusd 4 also operates Central High School (1,666 students), Centennial High School (1,476 students), and Jefferson Middle School (711 students). See the Champaign Cusd 4 district page for the complete list.