Creston CCSD 161 School District
For the 2021 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 88 students in Creston CCSD 161 School District. The top ranked public elementary school in Creston CCSD 161 School District is Creston Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary school in Creston CCSD 161 School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 37% statewide average). This district's average elementary testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public elementary schools in Illinois.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
| School District Name | Creston CCSD 161 School District |
| School District Phone Number | (815) 384-3920 |
| School District Grades Offered | 02 - 07 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (IL) |
| # of Schools | 1 School | 3,010 Schools |
| # of Students | 88 Students | 1,298,709 Students |
| # of Teachers | 12 Teachers | 84,040 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 7:1 | 15:1 |
District Comparison
Creston CCSD 161 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 763 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #456 out of 944 school districts (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 37% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.40 | 0.68 |
| # of American Indian Students | n/a | 3,638 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | n/a | 65,860 Students |
| % Asian Students | n/a | 5% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 13 Students | 346,190 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 15% | 27% |
| # of Black Students | 6 Students | 223,680 Students |
| % Black Students | 7% | 17% |
| # of White Students | 67 Students | 610,047 Students |
| % White Students | 76% | 47% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 1,363 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 2 Students | 47,931 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 2% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | 55,420 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 6 | 126,521 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 10 | 137,001 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 8 | 139,341 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 9 | 144,766 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 9 | 147,921 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 13 | 150,422 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 15 | 148,614 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 8 | 119,803 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 10 | 119,947 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | - | 2,619 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | - | 2,247 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | - | 2,011 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | - | 2,063 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | 13 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $24,955 is higher than the state median of $18,231. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,420 is higher than the state median of $17,733. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (IL) |
| Total Revenue | $2 MM | $14 MM |
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| Spending | $2 MM | $14 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $24,955 | $18,231 |
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| Revenue / Student | $21,420 | $17,733 |
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Creston CCSD 161 School District Public Elementary Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Rank: #11.Creston Elementary School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%Po Box 37Rank:6/Top 50%10
Creston, IL 60113
(815) 384-3920
Grades: K-8 | 88 students
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