Nettle Creek CCSD 24c School District

8820 Scott School Rd
Morris, IL 60450-8425
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Nettle Creek CCSD 24c School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 78 students in Nettle Creek CCSD 24c School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
Public School in Nettle Creek CCSD 24c School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
1 School
4,399 Schools
# Students
78 Students
1,881,779 Students
# Teachers
11 Teachers
136,665 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Nettle Creek CCSD 24c School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#236 out of 865 school districts
(Top 30%)
35%
27%
35-39%
30%
40-59%
50%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.14
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
8%
28%
% Black
n/a
16%
% White
92%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $27,128 is higher than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,744 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,128
$21,990
Spending / Student
$24,744
$21,244

Best Nettle Creek CCSD 24c School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nettle Creek Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8820 Scott School Rd
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-0511
Gr: K-8 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Nettle Creek CCSD 24c School District?
Nettle Creek CCSD 24c School District manages 1 public schools serving 78 students.
What is the rank of Nettle Creek CCSD 24c School District?
Nettle Creek CCSD 24c School District is ranked #240 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Nettle Creek CCSD 24c School District?
92% of Nettle Creek CCSD 24c School District students are White, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Nettle Creek CCSD 24c School District?
Nettle Creek CCSD 24c School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Nettle Creek CCSD 24c School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,744 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: KG-08
  • Enrollment: 78 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 30% in IL
  • : 35% (Top 30%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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