Ferson Creek School
Tel:
(331) 228-2300
Ferson Creek School serves 531 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Ferson Creek School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Ferson Creek School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Ferson Creek School's student population of 531 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 531 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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School Comparison
Ferson Creek School is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Ferson Creek School is 0.37, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #413 out of 3672 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 9% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 26% |
| Black | 1% | 17% |
| White | 79% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.37 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 6% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | St Charles CUSD 303 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Saint Charles Bell-graham Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 397 students
1.9 miles
4n505 Fox Mill Blvd
Saint Charles, IL 60175
(331) 228-2100 1.9 K-5 397 - South Elgin Corron Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 435 students
2.1 miles
455 Thornwood Way
South Elgin, IL 60177
(331) 228-6900 2.1 K-5 435 - Saint Charles St Charles North High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,022 students
2.2 miles
255 Red Gate Rd
Saint Charles, IL 60175
(331) 228-4400 2.2 9-12 2,022 - Wasco Wasco Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 380 students
2.2 miles
Po Box 83
Wasco, IL 60183
(331) 228-2900 2.2 K-5 380 - Elgin Otter Creek Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 697 students
2.9 miles
2701 Hopps Rd
Elgin, IL 60124
(847) 888-6995 2.9 K-6 697
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