Serving 501 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Norton Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 501 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Norton Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Norton Creek Elementary School's student population of 501 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
501 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Norton Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Norton Creek Elementary School is 0.51, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#60 out of 3426 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)64%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
18%
6%
Hispanic
10%
27%
Black
n/a
17%
White
67%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Norton Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Norton Creek Elementary School is ranked #60 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Norton Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Norton Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Davis Primary School, Anderson Elementary School, Wild Rose Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Norton Creek Elementary School?
501 students attend Norton Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Norton Creek Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Norton Creek Elementary School?
Norton Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Norton Creek Elementary School offer ?
Norton Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Norton Creek Elementary School part of?
Norton Creek Elementary School is part of St Charles CUSD 303 School District.
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