Serving 52 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Crescent City Grade School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 52 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 1% in IL)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Crescent City Grade School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Crescent City Grade School's student population of 52 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
52 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Crescent City Grade School is 0.33, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)20-29%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
6%
28%
Black
n/a
16%
White
81%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Crescent City Grade School?
52 students attend Crescent City Grade School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Crescent City Grade School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Crescent City Grade School?
Crescent City Grade School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Crescent City Grade School offer ?
Crescent City Grade School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Crescent City Grade School part of?
Crescent City Grade School is part of Crescent Iroquois CUSD 249 School District.
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