Big Hollow Primary School serves 410 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 410 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Big Hollow Primary School's student population of 410 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
410 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 22, 2025
Last Day of School
Tue. Jun 16, 2026
School Mascot
Bulldogs
School Rankings
The diversity score of Big Hollow Primary School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
6%
Hispanic
33%
28%
Black
6%
16%
White
48%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bulldogs
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Big Hollow Primary School often compared to?
Big Hollow Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Big Hollow Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Big Hollow Primary School?
410 students attend Big Hollow Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Big Hollow Primary School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Big Hollow Primary School?
Big Hollow Primary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Big Hollow Primary School offer ?
Big Hollow Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Big Hollow Primary School part of?
Big Hollow Primary School is part of Big Hollow SD 38 School District.
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