D
Needs Improvement
48/100

Bushnell-Prairie City Elem Sch

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 345 E Hess St, Bushnell, IL 61422
Overall
D
48/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.3 grade levels below the U.S. average · 20th percentile in Illinois
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Illinois schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

48
Repit Score
out of 100
312
Students
enrolled
10.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%20/1002.3 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%96/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 65% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Illinois schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −20 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Illinois. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency17% (−9 pts vs. state avg 26%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency12% (−10 pts vs. state avg 22%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

School Information

Address 345 E Hess St
City Bushnell
ZIP Code 61422
District 1707950
NCES School ID 170795000403
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 61422

Understanding the community around Bushnell-Prairie City Elem Sch helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $55,259
Per Capita Income $28,660
Poverty Rate 3.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 14.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.3%
High School or Higher 91.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $75,000
Median Rent $637
Owner-Occupied 72.3%
Renter-Occupied 27.7%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Bushnell-Prairie City Elem Sch.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.6%
Female 47.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 85.6%
Two or More Races 7.4%
Black 4.5%
Hispanic/Latino 2.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 312
Teachers (FTE) 29.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 10.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Bushnell-Prairie City Elem Sch?
Bushnell-Prairie City Elem Sch has a Repit School Score of 48 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Bushnell-Prairie City Elem Sch?
Bushnell-Prairie City Elem Sch has 312 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.5:1.
What grades does Bushnell-Prairie City Elem Sch serve?
Bushnell-Prairie City Elem Sch serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Bushnell-Prairie City Elem Sch receive per student?
Bushnell-Prairie City Elem Sch receives $19,346 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Bushnell-Prairie City Elem Sch in 61422 ▼
Avg Home Value
$67,459
Avg Monthly Rent
$828
1-Year Change
-6.6%
% Renters
27.7%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026