Norton Creek Elementary School

2033 Smith Rd
West Chicago, IL 60185
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 486 students in grades Prekindergarten-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 64% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 486 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Top 5% in IL
  • : 64% (Top 5%)
  • : 64% (Top 5%)
  • 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:

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School Overview

Norton Creek Elementary School's student population of 486 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
486 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

Norton Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Norton Creek Elementary School is 0.50, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (IL)
#78 out of 3663 schools
(Top 5%)
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64%
28%
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64%
32%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
18%
5%
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Hispanic
9%
27%
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Black
1%
17%
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White
68%
47%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.50
This chart display the diversity score of Norton 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
9%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Norton Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #78 out of 3,663 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 Primary School, Wild Rose Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Norton Creek Elementary School?
486 students attend Norton Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Norton Creek Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Norton Creek Elementary School?
Norton Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Norton Creek Elementary School offer ?
Norton Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 486 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 64% (Top 5%)
  • : 64% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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