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Creston Elementary School

Summary:

Creston Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades K-8 in Creston, Illinois, with a total enrollment of 94 students. The school is part of the Creston CCSD 161 district, which is ranked 125 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Creston Elementary School consistently outperforms the state average in academic proficiency, with 59.6% of students proficient or better in ELA and 55.8% in Math, compared to the state averages of 41.2% and 28.4%, respectively. The school's performance is particularly strong in 4th grade, where 70% of students were proficient or better in both ELA and Math. While the school has seen a gradual increase in chronic absenteeism, from 6.3% in 2018-2019 to 14.6% in 2022-2023, it remains lower than the state average. Creston Elementary School's high spending per student, $17,278 in 2022-2023, and low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 6.6 to 7.8, suggest a strong investment in resources and individual attention for students.

Compared to nearby schools in the DeKalb CUSD 428 district, Creston Elementary School outperforms significantly, with 59.6% proficiency in ELA compared to just 10% at Lincoln Elementary and 29.4% at Jefferson Elementary. Creston Elementary School's White students also ranked 416 out of 1,308 Illinois elementary schools in the 2020-2021 school year, indicating strong performance within this subgroup. Overall, Creston Elementary School is a standout example of a well-resourced and effective public elementary school in Illinois.


Detail:

Public K-8

 202 W South St
       Creston, IL  60113-0037

(815) 384-3920

District: Creston CCSD 161

SchoolDigger Rank:
311th of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,527 Help


Students who attend Creston Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Rochelle Township High School

Student/teacher ratio:  7.8 Help
Number of students:  94

Racial breakdown:

White:
63.8%
Hispanic:
27.7%
African American:
5.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Creston Elementary School ranks better than 85% of elementary schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details Creston Elementary School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.84. (See more...)
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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.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Creston Elementary School is $16,527.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Creston Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Creston CCSD 161:

SchoolDigger ranks Creston CCSD 161 125th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Creston Elementary School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Creston Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 55.73 1103rd 2022 45.5%
2006 46.38 1376th 2086 34.0%
2007 58.11 1092nd 2095 47.9%
2008 56.08 1131st 2092 45.9%
2009 68.26 793rd 2120 62.6%
2010 59.37 1072nd 2139 49.9%
2011 66.13 860th 2147 59.9%
2012 57.99 1085th 2166 49.9%
2013 34.38 1502nd 2167 30.7%
2014 34.07 1445th 2093 31.0%
2015 70.39 526th 2052 74.4%
2016 51.14 930th 2046 54.5%
2017 28.55 1455th 2044 28.8%
2018 39.21 1198th 2037 41.2%
2019 28.69 1484th 2086 28.9%
2021 59.51 658th 1948 66.2%
2023 67.23 608th 2077 70.7%
2024 82.50 311th 2067 85.0%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Creston Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 64.00 416th 1308 68.2%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Creston Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 90.36 43rd 1209 96.4%
2007 92.85 9th 1287 99.3%
2008 86.47 74th 1293 94.3%
2009 68.29 459th 1318 65.2%
2010 59.95 614th 1327 53.7%
2011 44.74 847th 1344 37.0%
2012 66.60 485th 1365 64.5%
2013 59.78 546th 1367 60.1%
2014 43.97 765th 1322 42.1%
2015 76.97 235th 1302 82.0%
2016 66.06 362nd 1294 72.0%
2017 68.98 328th 1293 74.6%
2018 57.20 507th 1293 60.8%
2019 58.97 497th 1356 63.3%
2021 77.50 223rd 1241 82.0%
2022 84.84 155th 1369 88.7%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Creston Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 132 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 132
1990 141 1 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 142
1991 131 1 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 138
1992 130 1 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 137
1993 124 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 125
1994 113 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 116
1995 110 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 115
1996 110 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 115
1997 125 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 126
1998 123 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 123
1999 118 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 121
2000 109 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 109
2001 110 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 112
2002 98 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 99
2003 98 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 99
2004 105 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 108
2005 114 3 0 4 0 n/a n/a 3 124
2006 94 6 0 3 0 n/a n/a 4 107
2007 97 5 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 107
2008 91 6 0 8 0 n/a n/a 4 109
2009 94 7 0 11 0 n/a n/a 5 117
2010 98 12 0 12 0 n/a n/a 5 127
2011 96 15 0 13 0 0 4 0 128
2012 94 11 0 15 0 0 4 0 124
2013 81 8 0 15 0 0 5 0 109
2014 81 6 0 19 0 0 7 0 113
2015 77 7 0 19 0 0 6 0 109
2016 73 5 0 19 0 0 2 0 99
2017 72 5 0 15 0 0 3 0 95
2018 67 6 0 13 0 0 2 0 88
2019 62 4 0 16 0 0 3 0 85
2020 70 5 0 14 0 0 3 0 92
2021 65 5 0 24 0 0 3 0 97
2022 56 3 0 23 0 0 2 0 84
2023 60 5 1 26 0 0 2 0 94

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 Creston Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 132 9.4 14.0 n/a
1990 142 11.0 12.9 n/a
1991 138 10.7 12.8 n/a
1992 137 10.7 12.8 n/a
1993 125 10.2 12.3 n/a
1994 116 10.7 10.8 n/a
1995 115 10.7 10.7 n/a
1996 115 10.7 10.7 n/a
1997 126 10.7 11.8 n/a
1998 123 10.2 12.1 n/a
1999 121 10.6 11.4 n/a
2000 109 10.6 10.3 n/a
2001 112 12.1 9.3 n/a
2002 99 11.0 9.0 18.2
2003 99 11.0 9.0 18.2
2004 108 11.0 9.8 22.2
2005 124 12.2 10.2 33.1
2006 107 12.2 8.8 37.9
2007 107 13.0 8.2 25.2
2008 109 11.0 9.9 29.5
2009 117 11.8 9.9 34.8
2010 127 9.7 13.0 39.3
2011 128 9.7 13.1 43.8
2012 124 10.0 12.4 40.3
2013 109 n/a n/a 31.2
2014 113 12.2 9.2 33.6
2015 109 12.0 9.0 43.1
2016 99 12.0 8.2 50.5
2017 95 12.0 7.8 36.8
2018 88 11.7 7.5 42
2019 85 11.0 7.6 42.4
2020 92 11.7 7.8 40.2
2021 97 n/a n/a n/a
2022 84 12.7 6.6 35.7
2023 94 12.0 7.8 44.7

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 Creston Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 132 9.4 14.0 n/a
1990 142 11.0 12.9 n/a
1991 138 10.7 12.8 n/a
1992 137 10.7 12.8 n/a
1993 125 10.2 12.3 n/a
1994 116 10.7 10.8 n/a
1995 115 10.7 10.7 n/a
1996 115 10.7 10.7 n/a
1997 126 10.7 11.8 n/a
1998 123 10.2 12.1 n/a
1999 121 10.6 11.4 n/a
2000 109 10.6 10.3 n/a
2001 112 12.1 9.3 n/a
2002 99 11.0 9.0 18.2
2003 99 11.0 9.0 18.2
2004 108 11.0 9.8 22.2
2005 124 12.2 10.2 33.1
2006 107 12.2 8.8 37.9
2007 107 13.0 8.2 25.2
2008 109 11.0 9.9 29.5
2009 117 11.8 9.9 34.8
2010 127 9.7 13.0 39.3
2011 128 9.7 13.1 43.8
2012 124 10.0 12.4 40.3
2013 109 n/a n/a 31.2
2014 113 12.2 9.2 33.6
2015 109 12.0 9.0 43.1
2016 99 12.0 8.2 50.5
2017 95 12.0 7.8 36.8
2018 88 11.7 7.5 42
2019 85 11.0 7.6 42.4
2020 92 11.7 7.8 40.2
2021 97 n/a n/a n/a
2022 84 12.7 6.6 35.7
2023 94 12.0 7.8 44.7

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

Creston Elementary School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcalPneumococcal
201598.2%97.3%97.3%97.3%37.8%86.5%98.2%
201698.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%33.3%95.0%64.7%8.1%
201797.9%97.9%97.9%97.9%32.6%97.9%97.9%16.8%
201895.6%95.6%95.6%95.6%36.7%91.1%95.6%31.1%1.1%
201996.6%96.6%96.6%96.6%39.3%96.6%96.6%39.3%
202199.0%96.9%96.9%96.9%100.0%96.9%96.9%26.5%
202298.8%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%98.8%32.9%
202398.9%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%98.9%27.7%
202498.8%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%98.8%26.3%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Creston Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,801 (20.0%) $11,201 (80.0%) $14,002
2020 $3,387 (30.0%) $7,904 (70.0%) $11,291
2021 $345 (2.5%) $13,722 (97.5%) $14,067
2022 $345 (2.5%) $13,722 (97.5%) $14,067
2023 $1,738 (10.1%) $15,540 (89.9%) $17,278
2024 $1,652 (10.0%) $14,875 (90.0%) $16,527

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Creston Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1484th of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 608th of 2077 Elementary schools
 41.9%
Ranks 497th of 1356 Middle schoolsRanks 155th of 1369 Middle schools
 25.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Creston Elementary School)30.870
 39.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Creston CCSD 161)30.870
 39.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)3534.2
 0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Creston Elementary School)7.740
 32.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Creston CCSD 161)7.740
 32.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)25.323.4
 1.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Creston Elementary School)5045.5
 4.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Creston CCSD 161)5045.5
 4.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)41.232
 9.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Creston Elementary School)57.136.4
 20.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Creston CCSD 161)57.136.4
 20.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.925.8
 4.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Creston Elementary School)3070
 40%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Creston CCSD 161)3070
 40%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)39.630.3
 9.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Creston Elementary School)5030
 20%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Creston CCSD 161)5030
 20%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)32.623.1
 9.5%
8th Grade Science (Creston Elementary School)5090
 40%
   8th Grade Science (Creston CCSD 161)5090
 40%
   8th Grade Science (Illinois)5550.9
 4.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students8594
 10.6%
African American45
 25%
American Indian00
Asian01
Hispanic1626
 62.5%
Pacific Islander00
White6260
 3.2%
Two or More Races32
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.4%44.7%
 2.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Creston Elementary School

Students at Creston Elementary School are 64% White, 28% Hispanic, 5% African American, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 94 students attended Creston Elementary School.

Creston Elementary School ranks 311th of 2067 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Creston Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Rochelle Township High School


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