Ferson Creek School
Tel:
(331)228-2300
- Ferson Creek School serves 529 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 55% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 57% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 51%.
School Overview
- Ferson Creek School's student population of 529 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 529 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Ferson Creek School's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has increased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Ferson Creek School is 0.32, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | #316 out of 3,544 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 32% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 38% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 9% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 26% |
| Black | n/a | 17% |
| White | 82% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.32 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 5% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | St Charles CUSD 303 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Ferson Creek School is St Charles North High School (2.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Illinois Youth Center - Street Charles (3.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Bell-graham Elementary School (1.9 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Saint Charles Bell-graham Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 407 students
1.9 miles
4n505 Fox Mill Blvd
Saint Charles, IL 60175
(331)228-2100 1.9 K-5 407 - South Elgin Corron Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 427 students
2.1 miles
455 Thornwood Way
South Elgin, IL 60177
(331)228-6900 2.1 K-5 427 - Saint Charles St Charles North High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 1986 students
2.2 miles
255 Red Gate Rd
Saint Charles, IL 60175
(331)228-4400 2.2 9-12 1986 - Wasco Wasco Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 373 students
2.2 miles
Po Box 83
Wasco, IL 60183
(331)228-2900 2.2 K-5 373 - Elgin Otter Creek Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-6 | 698 students
2.9 miles
2701 Hopps Rd
Elgin, IL 60124
(847)888-6995 2.9 PK-6 698
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