Indian Creek Elementary School

301 W Cherokee Ave
Shabbona, IL 60550
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 262 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Indian Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 262 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Top 20% in IL
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Indian Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Indian Creek Elementary School's student population of 262 students has declined by 5% 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
262 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Indian Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Indian Creek Elementary School is 0.28, 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.
This School
State Level (IL)
#601 out of 3663 schools
(Top 20%)
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45-49%
28%
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40-44%
32%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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5%
Hispanic
12%
27%
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Black
1%
17%
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White
84%
47%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.28
This chart display the diversity score of Indian Creek Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
43%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Indian Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
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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 #601 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Indian Creek Elementary School?
262 students attend Indian Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Indian Creek Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
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 14:1.
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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2:15pm Dismissal - Last Day of School
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 262 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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