Serving 523 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Spring Creek Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 523 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Spring Creek Elementary School serves the northeast part of Rockford, IL, covering an area of approximately 20.6 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of about 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located up to 8.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Spring Creek Elementary School's student population of 523 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
523 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Spring Creek Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spring Creek Elementary School is 0.74, which is more 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
#1787 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
23%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
20%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
40%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
2%
Showing 2005–2015. Full 14-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 Spring Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Spring Creek Elementary School is ranked #1787 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Spring Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Spring Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clifford P Carlson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Spring Creek Elementary School?
523 students attend Spring Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Spring Creek Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Spring Creek Elementary School?
Spring Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Spring Creek Elementary School offer ?
Spring Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Spring Creek Elementary School part of?
Spring Creek Elementary School is part of Rockford SD 205 School District.
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