Serving 269 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Indian Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 269 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Indian Creek Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Shabbona, IL, encompassing approximately 177.9 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located 11.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Indian Creek Elementary School's student population of 269 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
269 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Indian Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Indian Creek Elementary School is 0.35, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#892 out of 3542 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
17%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
2%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
White
79%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.6%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2009–2025. View full 24-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Indian Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Indian Creek Elementary School is ranked #892 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Indian Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Indian Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Indian Creek Middle School, Lincoln Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Indian Creek Elementary School?
269 students attend Indian Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Indian Creek Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Indian Creek Elementary School?
Indian Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Indian Creek Elementary School offer ?
Indian Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Indian Creek Elementary School part of?
Indian Creek Elementary School is part of Indian Creek CUSD 425 School District.
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