Carrie Busey Elem School

www.champaignschools.org

444 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Carrie Busey Elementary School, located in Savoy, Illinois, serves as a primary educational pillar for the local community and is part of the Champaign Community Unit School District 4. The school is known for its modern facility and commitment to fostering an inclusive, student-centered environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional growth. It serves students from kindergarten through fifth grade, emphasizing foundational literacy, mathematics, and science while integrating technology to prepare students for a rapidly evolving world.

Beyond the core curriculum, Carrie Busey is recognized for its vibrant school culture and active parent-teacher involvement. The school community prioritizes collaborative learning and provides various extracurricular opportunities designed to enrich the student experience. By maintaining a focus on individual student needs and community engagement, Carrie Busey strives to create a supportive atmosphere where children are encouraged to become critical thinkers and responsible citizens.

444

Total Students

31.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carrie Busey Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	182
Hispanic	36
Black	97
Asian	70
Two or More	55
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
182 (41.0%)
Black
97 (21.8%)
Asian
70 (15.8%)
Two or More
55 (12.4%)
Hispanic
36 (8.1%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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)351-3811
Website:	http://www.champaignschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	444
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 81

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 76

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Carrie Busey Elem School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	67
Grade 1	69
Grade 2	81
Grade 3	75
Grade 4	76
Grade 5	76

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Carrie Busey Elem School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	226	50.9%
Male	218	49.1%

Elementary School K - 5th