Best Public Schools in Creston, IL

Summary:

The city of Creston, Illinois has one standout elementary school, Creston Elementary School, which serves grades K-8 and is ranked in the top 15% of Illinois elementary schools. This school consistently outperforms the state average in academic proficiency across English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, with over 55% of students scoring proficient or better in each subject.

Creston Elementary School maintains a strong 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating its consistent high performance over time. The school effectively allocates resources, spending $17,278 per student and maintaining a low student-teacher ratio of 7.8 to 1. However, the school also faces some challenges, with 44.68% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch and a chronic absenteeism rate of 14.6%, which may warrant further investigation and targeted interventions.

Overall, Creston CCSD 161 appears to be home to a high-performing elementary school that is providing a quality education to its students. Creston Elementary School's strong academic results, consistent high rankings, and efficient resource allocation make it a standout option for families in the Creston area.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISA Science (2024)	IAR English Language Arts (2024)				IAR Mathematics (2024)				% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% DTP (2024)	% Meningococcal (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISA Science All Grades	IAR English Language Arts 3rd Grade	IAR English Language Arts 4th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 7th Grade	IAR English Language Arts All Grades	IAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	IAR Mathematics 4th Grade	IAR Mathematics 7th Grade	IAR Mathematics All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	% DTP All Grades	% Meningococcal All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Creston Elementary School	Public	K-8	202 W South St	Creston	60113	Ogle County	Creston CCSD 161	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(815) 384-3920	94	12	7.8	44.7%	60 (63.8%)	5 (5.3%)	26 (27.7%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.1%)	82.5	311^th of 2067 public elementary schools	85.0%		67.2	608^th of 2077 public elementary schools	70.7%	297	68.8	40.0	70.0	45.5	59.6	40.0	70.0	54.5	55.8	98.8	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	98.8	26.3	$16,527	$1,652	$14,875

Cities Near Creston

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Malta	4.61 mi	3	702^nd
Rochelle	4.67 mi	6	589^th
Steward	6.38 mi	1	67^th
Kings	8.74 mi	1	361^st
Lindenwood	9.42 mi	1	238^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.