Creston CCSD 161

Summary:

Creston CCSD 161 is a small school district in Illinois that serves the community of Creston. The district has just one school, Creston Elementary School, which educates students from preschool through 8th grade.

Creston Elementary School stands out as a high-performing institution, ranking in the top 15% of Illinois elementary schools for the 2023-2024 school year. The school has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past three years, indicating its consistent excellence. Academically, Creston Elementary excels, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science that significantly exceed the state averages. The school's 3rd, 4th, and 7th grade students also outperform their peers statewide in both ELA and Math.

Creston Elementary School is well-resourced, spending $17,278 per student, which is higher than the state average. The school also has a low student-teacher ratio of 7.8, providing students with ample individual attention and support. While the school serves a diverse population, with nearly 45% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, it is effectively meeting the needs of its students and delivering exceptional educational outcomes.

District Detail

202 W South St
Creston, IL 60113

(815) 384-3920

SchoolDigger Rank:
125^th of 813 Illinois districts

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Grades served: K-8
Students:

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 0
High Schools: 0
Alternative Schools: 0

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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

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
De Kalb ROE	4.63 mi	3
Rochelle CCSD 231	4.66 mi	4	696^th
Rochelle Township HSD 212	5.8 mi	2	426^th
DeKalb CUSD 428	6.17 mi	12	747^th
Steward Education Service District 220	6.35 mi	1

Creston CCSD 161

District Detail

Creston Elementary School

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