Crescent City Grade School

Summary:

Crescent City Grade School is a small public elementary school serving grades K-8 in Crescent City, Illinois, with a student population of 68. The school is part of the Iroquois County CUSD 9 district, which is ranked 171 out of 823 districts in Illinois and has a 4-star rating.

Crescent City Grade School consistently outperforms the state average in academic proficiency, with 60% of 4th graders and 36.4% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 35.4% and 35.2%, respectively. Similarly, the school had 50% of 4th graders and 36.4% of 5th graders proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 27.7% and 25.6%. However, the school has a relatively homogeneous student population, with 80.88% of students identifying as White, which is higher than the surrounding schools like Iroquois West Elementary School/Thawville and Cissna Park Elementary School, which have more diverse student populations.

Crescent City Grade School has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 4.5% in 2018-2019 to 10.7% in 2020-2021, which is generally lower than the nearby schools. The school also has a high spending per student, ranging from $14,365 in 2019-2020 to $19,066 in 2021-2022, which is higher than the state average and the surrounding schools. These factors, along with the school's consistent academic performance, suggest that Crescent City Grade School is providing a strong educational experience for its students, though exploring strategies to promote greater diversity and understanding the impact of the high spending per student could provide valuable insights for the school's continuous improvement.

Detail:

Public K-5

600 South St
Crescent City, IL 60928-8103

(815) 683-2141

District: Crescent Iroquois CUSD 249

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,630

Student/teacher ratio: 6.5

Number of students: 52

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.8%

Two or more races:

13.5%

Hispanic:

5.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 25%

See top rated Illinois public schools

Compare Crescent City Grade School to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends

Compare Details Crescent City Grade School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.89. (See more...)

Compare Details Crescent City Grade School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2014 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.46. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80.8%), two or more races (13.5%), Hispanic (5.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 25% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Crescent City Grade School is 6.5. (See more...)

Compare Crescent City Grade School employs 8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Crescent City Grade School is $13,630.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Crescent City Grade School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

What do you think?

Your rating for Crescent City Grade School?

(Ranking FAQ)

Rank History for Crescent City Grade School

Compare

Rank History for all elementary school students at Crescent City Grade School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2006	64.91	890^th	2086	57.3%
2007	81.44	235^th	2095	88.8%
2008	81.82	257^th	2092	87.7%
2009	79.49	363^rd	2120	82.9%
2010	70.18	731^st	2139	65.8%
2011	63.48	940^th	2147	56.2%
2012	74.86	551^st	2166	74.6%
2013	72.79	590^th	2167	72.8%
2018	47.62	987^th	2037	51.5%
2023	76.89	429^th	2077	79.3%

See the entire list of Illinois Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for elementary school White students at Crescent City Grade School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	27.49	1111^th	1463	24.1%

See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Crescent City Grade School

Compare

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2006	77.68	246^th	1272	80.7%
2007	83.64	114^th	1287	91.1%
2008	90.19	18^th	1293	98.6%
2009	87.98	44^th	1318	96.7%
2010	89.76	23^rd	1327	98.3%
2011	92.28	11^th	1344	99.2%
2012	86.34	74^th	1365	94.6%
2013	90.29	76^th	1367	94.4%
2014	87.46	118^th	1322	91.1%

See the entire list of Illinois Elementary School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Crescent City Grade School.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Crescent City Grade School, submit a rating!

Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!

Enrollment information for Crescent City Grade School

Compare

Year	White	African American	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2006	120	1	1	n/a	n/a	1	123
2007	114	1	2	n/a	n/a	1	118
2008	109	1	0	n/a	n/a	4	114
2009	97	2	0	n/a	n/a	3	102
2010	99	0	0	n/a	n/a	4	103
2011	89	0	0	0	2	0	91
2012	88	0	1	0	3	0	92
2013	97	0	0	0	2	0	99
2014	81	0	1	0	4	0	86
2015	75	0	2	0	3	0	80
2016	65	0	2	0	5	0	72
2017	64	0	0	0	3	0	67
2018	77	0	4	0	0	0	81
2019	69	0	2	0	3	0	74
2020	71	0	3	0	4	0	78
2021	50	0	5	0	7	0	62
2022	49	1	10	0	6	0	66
2023	55	1	7	0	5	0	68
2024	42	0	3	0	7	0	52

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Crescent City Grade School

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	123	10.5	11.7	24.6
2007	118	12.0	9.8	26.5
2008	114	11.0	10.4	36.4
2009	102	10.5	9.7	31.3
2010	103	11.0	9.3	39.4
2011	91	10.5	8.6	34.1
2012	92	9.5	9.6	39.1
2013	99	n/a	n/a	37.4
2014	86	12.0	7.1	40.7
2015	80	10.0	8.0	41.3
2016	72	10.0	7.2	38.9
2017	67	11.0	6.0	25.4
2018	81	9.0	9.0	28.4
2019	74	7.5	9.8	27
2020	78	7.4	10.5	37.2
2021	62	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	66	8.5	7.7	39.4
2023	68	6.5	10.4	38.2
2024	52	8.0	6.5	25

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Crescent City Grade School

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	123	10.5	11.7	24.6
2007	118	12.0	9.8	26.5
2008	114	11.0	10.4	36.4
2009	102	10.5	9.7	31.3
2010	103	11.0	9.3	39.4
2011	91	10.5	8.6	34.1
2012	92	9.5	9.6	39.1
2013	99	n/a	n/a	37.4
2014	86	12.0	7.1	40.7
2015	80	10.0	8.0	41.3
2016	72	10.0	7.2	38.9
2017	67	11.0	6.0	25.4
2018	81	9.0	9.0	28.4
2019	74	7.5	9.8	27
2020	78	7.4	10.5	37.2
2021	62	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	66	8.5	7.7	39.4
2023	68	6.5	10.4	38.2
2024	52	8.0	6.5	25

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Crescent City Grade School

Compare

Year	Polio	Measles	Mumps	Rubella	Hepatitis B	Varicella	DTP	Meningococcal
2015	98.8%	96.4%	96.4%	96.4%	36.1%	94.0%	97.6%
2016	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	35.6%	98.6%	60.3%	12.3%
2017	97.1%	97.1%	97.1%	97.1%	33.8%	97.1%	97.1%	22.1%
2018	97.5%	97.5%	97.5%	97.5%	28.4%	97.5%	97.5%	25.9%
2019	100.0%	98.7%	98.7%	98.7%	32.9%	98.7%	100.0%	29.0%
2021		76.9%	76.9%	76.9%		76.9%
2023	67.2%	70.2%	70.2%	70.2%	43.3%	65.7%	58.2%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Crescent City Grade School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$398 (2.7%)	$14,282 (97.3%)	$14,680
2020	$334 (2.3%)	$14,031 (97.7%)	$14,365
2021	$1,218 (6.4%)	$17,848 (93.6%)	$19,066
2022	$1,218 (6.4%)	$17,848 (93.6%)	$19,066
2023	$1,704 (10.0%)	$15,418 (90.0%)	$17,122
2024	$874 (6.4%)	$12,755 (93.6%)	$13,630

Data source: Illinois Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Crescent City Grade School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	74	68	8.1%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	2	7	250%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	69	55	20.3%
Two or More Races	3	5	66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	27%	38.2%	11.2%

Schools Near Crescent City Grade School

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Immunizations Finance All

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)	% Pneumococcal (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 5th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 6th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 7th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 8th Grade	IAR English Language Arts All Grades	IAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	IAR Mathematics 4th Grade	IAR Mathematics 5th Grade	IAR Mathematics 6th Grade	IAR Mathematics 7th Grade	IAR Mathematics 8th 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	% Pneumococcal All Grades	% Meningococcal All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Crescent City Grade School	Public	K-5	600 South St	Crescent City	60928	Iroquois County	Crescent Iroquois CUSD 249	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(815) 683-2141	52	8	6.5	25.0%	42 (80.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (13.5%)								(n/a)																									$13,630	$874	$12,755
Glenn Raymond School	Public	1-5	101 W Mulberry St	Watseka	60970	Iroquois County	Iroquois County CUSD 9	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(815) 432-4581	297	24	12.3	71.0%	235 (79.1%)	5 (1.7%)	39 (13.1%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.4%)	47.5	988^th of 2067 public elementary schools	52.2%		44.1	1087^th of 2077 public elementary schools	47.7%	99	75.0	30.5	40.4	51.9				41.3	15.2	10.5	25.0				16.8	98.0	97.6	97.6	97.6	98.6	97.6	98.0			$14,287	$990	$13,297
Wanda Kendall Elementary School	Public	PK-K	535 E Porter Ave	Watseka	60970	Iroquois County	Iroquois County CUSD 9	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(815) 432-2112	113	8	13.7	76.1%	91 (80.5%)	3 (2.7%)	12 (10.6%)	2 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.4%)								(n/a)																94.3	95.3	95.3	95.3	99.1	94.3	94.3	35.9		$18,766	$849	$17,917
Iroquois West Elementary School/Gilman	Public	1-3	215 E 2Nd St	Gilman	60938	Iroquois County	Iroquois West CUSD 10	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(815) 265-7631	155	16	9.9	65.2%	95 (61.3%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (35.5%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.9%)								(n/a)		63.9						63.8	82.9						83.0	98.7	97.5	97.5	97.5	99.4	97.5	98.7			$17,680	$1,716	$15,964
Iroquois West Elementary School/Danforth	Public	PK-K	101 Locust	Danforth	60930	Iroquois County	Iroquois West CUSD 10	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(815) 269-2230	83	8	10.3	59.0%	51 (61.4%)	1 (1.2%)	27 (32.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.8%)								(n/a)																97.7	97.7	97.7	97.7	97.7	97.7	96.6	40.2		$20,619	$762	$19,857
Ashkum Early Literacy Center	Public	PK	203 N Third St	Ashkum	60911	Iroquois County	Central CUSD 4	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(815) 698-2212	53	2	25.2		42 (79.2%)	2 (3.8%)	6 (11.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.7%)								(n/a)																100.0	96.2	96.2	96.2	92.3	90.4	90.4	90.4		$19,262	$1,548	$17,715
Milford Grade School West Campus	Public	PK, KG-8	100 S Chicago St	Milford	60953	Iroquois County	Milford Area PSD 124	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(815) 889-4174	337	30	11.3	61.4%	285 (84.6%)	3 (0.9%)	30 (8.9%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.7%)	35.3	1261^st of 2067 public elementary schools	39.0%		40.1	1170^th of 2077 public elementary schools	43.7%	91	57.4	12.5	23.5	18.5	40.0	23.0	47.1	28.2	37.5	17.6	15.4	16.7	20.5	20.6	20.9	98.6	98.9	98.9	98.9	98.3	98.0	98.3	13.4	27.9	$17,428	$1,746	$15,681
Cissna Park Elementary School	Public	K-5	511 N 2nd St	Cissna Park	60924	Iroquois County	Cissna Park CUSD 6	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(815) 457-2171	129	11	12.1	28.7%	116 (89.9%)	3 (2.3%)	8 (6.2%)	2 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	60.9	718^th of 2067 public elementary schools	65.3%		57	797^th of 2077 public elementary schools	61.6%	79	41.7	53.8	38.9	20.8				38.2	57.6	33.3	20.8				38.2	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0			$11,227	$429	$10,798
Donovan Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2561 E US Highway 52	Donovan	60931	Iroquois County	Donovan CUSD 3	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(815) 486-7321	156	11	14.5	56.4%	133 (85.3%)	1 (0.6%)	10 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (7.7%)	78	419^th of 2067 public elementary schools	79.7%		76.9	428^th of 2077 public elementary schools	79.4%	9		34.8	59.3	64.2				51.6	39.1	37.0	57.1				42.2	96.8	96.8	96.8	96.8	96.8	96.8	96.8	10.9		$16,682	$658	$16,024
Milford Grade School East Campus	Public	PK	150 S Randolph St	Sheldon	60966	Iroquois County	Milford Area PSD 124	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(815) 889-5176	0	1	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Crescent City Grade School

What district is Crescent City Grade School in?

Crescent Iroquois CUSD 249

How many students attend Crescent City Grade School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 52 students attended Crescent City Grade School.

What is the racial makeup of Crescent City Grade School?

Students at Crescent City Grade School are 81% White, 13% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic.

Rate Crescent City Grade School!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

ILIllinois Elementary School Rankings

ILIllinois District Rankings

Schools in Crescent City, IL

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Crescent City Grade School!

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.