Serving 429 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Otter Creek Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 429 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Otter Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Otter Creek Elementary School's student population of 429 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
429 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Otter Creek Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Otter Creek Elementary School is 0.67, 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
#1871 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
6%
Hispanic
50%
27%
Black
10%
17%
White
25%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Otter Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Otter Creek Elementary School is ranked #1871 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Otter Creek Elementary School?
429 students attend Otter Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Otter Creek Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Otter Creek Elementary School?
Otter Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Otter Creek Elementary School offer ?
Otter Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Otter Creek Elementary School part of?
Otter Creek Elementary School is part of School District U-46.
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