Serving 469 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Creekside 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 14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 469 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Creekside Elementary serves the northwest part of Elgin, IL, encompassing an area of approximately 3.8 square miles. Most students live within 1.3 miles of the school, with the furthest edge of the zone reaching up to 2.8 miles away, typically resulting in a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Creekside Elementary School's student population of 469 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
469 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Creekside Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Creekside Elementary School is 0.50, 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
#2748 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
69%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
15%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.7%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Creekside Elementary School's ranking?
Creekside Elementary School is ranked #2748 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Creekside Elementary School often compared to?
Creekside Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Century Oaks Elementary School, Early Childhood Dev Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Creekside Elementary School?
469 students attend Creekside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Creekside Elementary School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Creekside Elementary School?
Creekside Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Creekside Elementary School offer ?
Creekside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Creekside Elementary School part of?
Creekside Elementary School is part of School District U-46.
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