Serving 559 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Woods 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 43% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 559 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Woods 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
Woods Creek Elementary School's student population of 559 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
559 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Woods Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Woods Creek Elementary School is 0.38, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#498 out of 3426 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)43%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
12%
27%
Black
3%
17%
White
78%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
91%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Woods Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Woods Creek Elementary School is ranked #498 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Woods Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Woods Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chesak Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Woods Creek Elementary School?
559 students attend Woods Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Woods Creek Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woods Creek Elementary School?
Woods Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Woods Creek Elementary School offer ?
Woods Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Woods Creek Elementary School part of?
Woods Creek Elementary School is part of Crystal Lake CCSD 47 School District.
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