Serving 479 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Norton Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 479 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Norton Creek Elementary School serves the eastern part of West Chicago, IL, covering an area of approximately 4.8 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 1.4 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest point being 2.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Norton Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Norton Creek Elementary School's student population of 479 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
479 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Norton Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Norton Creek Elementary School is 0.51, 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
#73 out of 3542 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
20%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
67%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.5%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Norton Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Norton Creek Elementary School is ranked #73 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Norton Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Norton Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Anderson Elementary School, Davis Elementary School, Wegner Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Norton Creek Elementary School?
479 students attend Norton Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Norton Creek Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Norton Creek Elementary School?
Norton Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Norton Creek Elementary School offer ?
Norton Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Norton Creek Elementary School part of?
Norton Creek Elementary School is part of St Charles CUSD 303 School District.
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