Serving 554 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cotton Creek School ranks in the top 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 17% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 554 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cotton Creek School's student population of 554 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
554 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cotton Creek School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cotton Creek School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1810 out of 3663 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
34%
27%
Black
2%
17%
White
57%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cotton Creek School's ranking?
Cotton Creek School is ranked #1810 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Cotton Creek School?
554 students attend Cotton Creek School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Cotton Creek School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cotton Creek School?
Cotton Creek School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cotton Creek School offer ?
Cotton Creek School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Cotton Creek School part of?
Cotton Creek School is part of Wauconda CUSD 118 School District.
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