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Crow Island Elementary School

Summary:

Crow Island Elementary School is a highly-regarded public elementary school located in Winnetka, Illinois, serving 343 students in grades K-4. As part of the Winnetka School District 36, which is ranked 18th out of 813 districts in Illinois, Crow Island Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state.

Crow Island Elementary School's exceptional performance is evident across multiple metrics. The school has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade and ranks in the top 45-129 out of over 2,000 Illinois elementary schools. Its academic achievement is particularly noteworthy, with 68% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 77.6% proficient or better in Mathematics, significantly outperforming the state averages. The school also stands out for its low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 0.7% to 8.2% over the past 5 years, which are lower than the state average.

Crow Island Elementary School's strong performance extends to diverse student subgroups, including female, male, white, special education, and disabled students, ranking in the top 36-128 out of nearly 2,000 Illinois elementary schools for these groups. This suggests a commitment to providing an equitable and inclusive educational experience. When compared to nearby schools in the Winnetka School District 36, such as Hubbard Woods Elementary School and Greeley Elementary School, Crow Island Elementary School's performance remains consistently strong, demonstrating its exceptional educational quality and student outcomes.


Detail:

Public K-4

 1112 Willow Rd
       Winnetka, IL  60093-3645

(847) 446-0353

District: Winnetka School District 36

SchoolDigger Rank:
63rd of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $27,993 Help


Students who attend Crow Island Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Carleton W Washburne School
    The Skokie School
High:    New Trier Township H S Winnetka

Student/teacher ratio:  11.0 Help
Number of students:  343

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.8%
Hispanic:
3.8%
Asian:
2.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  0.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Crow Island Elementary School ranks better than 97% of elementary schools in Illinois. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Winnetka School District 36. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.45. (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 Crow Island Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Winnetka School District 36.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Crow Island Elementary School is $27,993, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Winnetka School District 36!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Crow Island Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Crow Island Elementary School 63rd of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Crow Island Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Winnetka School District 36:

SchoolDigger ranks Winnetka School District 36 18th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Crow Island Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Crow Island Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 88.36 77th 2020 96.2%
2004 88.39 71st 2030 96.5%
2005 89.12 36th 2022 98.2%
2006 85.62 90th 2086 95.7%
2007 84.98 97th 2095 95.4%
2008 88.38 36th 2092 98.3%
2009 83.08 218th 2120 89.7%
2010 84.85 150th 2139 93.0%
2011 84.37 169th 2147 92.1%
2012 89.29 17th 2166 99.2%
2013 92.50 71st 2167 96.7%
2014 83.38 309th 2093 85.2%
2015 82.69 313th 2052 84.7%
2016 94.36 93rd 2046 95.5%
2017 94.98 77th 2044 96.2%
2018 84.37 269th 2037 86.8%
2019 93.83 94th 2086 95.5%
2021 97.31 45th 1948 97.7%
2022 92.42 129th 2082 93.8%
2023 95.51 76th 2077 96.3%
2024 96.45 63rd 2067 97.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Crow Island Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.10 28th 763 96.3%
2019 93.97 39th 1194 96.7%
2021 98.08 3rd 640 99.5%
2022 72.77 172nd 1113 84.5%
2023 79.58 151st 1156 86.9%
2024 95.51 37th 1195 96.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Crow Island Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.37 254th 1964 87.1%
2019 91.84 113th 2019 94.4%
2021 93.19 76th 1680 95.5%
2022 90.41 152nd 1970 92.3%
2023 95.62 53rd 1957 97.3%
2024 97.10 36th 1942 98.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Crow Island Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 76.32 124th 907 86.3%
2024 97.43 18th 886 98.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Crow Island Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.30 295th 1972 85.0%
2019 93.36 87th 2019 95.7%
2021 94.72 66th 1707 96.1%
2022 92.05 119th 1977 94.0%
2023 92.18 118th 1984 94.1%
2024 92.59 128th 1959 93.5%
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Rank History for White students at Crow Island Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.62 332nd 1463 77.3%
2019 85.72 133rd 1462 90.9%
2021 93.21 43rd 1308 96.7%
2022 83.61 158th 1425 88.9%
2023 89.48 91st 1419 93.6%
2024 91.32 70th 1392 95.0%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Crow Island Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 284 1 18 4 n/a n/a n/a 0 307
1989 306 n/a 21 2 n/a n/a n/a 0 329
1990 331 1 19 4 n/a n/a n/a 0 355
1991 344 0 12 4 0 n/a n/a 0 360
1992 363 0 19 7 0 n/a n/a 0 389
1993 393 0 24 6 0 n/a n/a 0 423
1994 418 0 20 8 0 n/a n/a 0 446
1995 409 1 15 4 0 n/a n/a 0 429
1996 409 1 15 4 0 n/a n/a 0 429
1997 437 1 14 5 0 n/a n/a 0 457
1998 435 0 15 5 0 n/a n/a 0 455
1999 455 0 12 5 0 n/a n/a 0 472
2000 446 0 16 3 0 n/a n/a 0 465
2001 359 0 8 2 0 n/a n/a 0 369
2002 359 0 16 3 0 n/a n/a 0 378
2003 359 0 16 3 0 n/a n/a 0 378
2004 379 1 18 3 0 n/a n/a 0 401
2005 396 0 12 4 0 n/a n/a 0 412
2006 396 0 14 4 0 n/a n/a 0 414
2007 402 0 12 8 0 n/a n/a 1 423
2008 382 0 10 4 0 n/a n/a 1 397
2009 359 0 11 3 0 n/a n/a 11 384
2010 334 0 9 3 0 n/a n/a 13 359
2011 341 0 9 3 0 0 9 0 362
2012 328 0 6 7 0 0 7 0 348
2013 319 2 8 6 0 0 14 0 349
2014 337 3 9 5 1 0 16 0 371
2015 358 1 8 3 1 0 20 0 391
2016 360 0 10 1 1 0 18 0 390
2017 349 0 11 2 1 0 20 0 383
2018 284 1 6 1 1 0 16 0 309
2019 279 1 7 4 0 0 18 0 309
2020 263 1 7 4 0 0 14 0 289
2021 341 3 8 13 0 0 15 0 380
2022 296 3 8 11 0 0 10 0 328
2023 315 2 8 13 0 0 5 0 343

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 Crow Island Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 307 21.7 14.1 n/a
1989 329 21.0 15.6 n/a
1990 355 23.5 15.1 n/a
1991 360 22.7 15.8 n/a
1992 389 24.5 15.8 n/a
1993 423 25.1 16.9 n/a
1994 446 25.9 17.2 n/a
1995 429 29.8 14.4 n/a
1996 429 29.8 14.4 n/a
1997 457 31.5 14.5 n/a
1998 455 31.5 14.4 n/a
1999 472 32.3 14.6 n/a
2000 465 34.6 13.4 n/a
2001 369 29.7 12.4 n/a
2002 378 28.1 13.5 0
2003 378 28.1 13.5 0
2004 401 25.7 15.6 0
2005 412 28.0 14.7 0
2006 414 30.0 13.8 0
2007 423 31.0 13.6 0
2008 397 26.0 15.3 0
2009 384 31.7 12.1 0
2010 359 29.3 12.2 0
2011 362 29.3 12.3 0
2012 348 29.8 11.6 0
2013 349 36.8 9.4 n/a
2014 371 30.7 12.0 0
2015 391 32.0 12.2 0
2016 390 35.0 11.1 0
2017 383 34.9 10.9 0.8
2018 309 31.4 9.8 1
2019 309 29.5 10.4 1
2020 289 30.3 9.5 1
2021 380 n/a n/a n/a
2022 328 34.1 9.6 0.9
2023 343 31.1 11.0 n/a

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 Crow Island Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 307 21.7 14.1 n/a
1989 329 21.0 15.6 n/a
1990 355 23.5 15.1 n/a
1991 360 22.7 15.8 n/a
1992 389 24.5 15.8 n/a
1993 423 25.1 16.9 n/a
1994 446 25.9 17.2 n/a
1995 429 29.8 14.4 n/a
1996 429 29.8 14.4 n/a
1997 457 31.5 14.5 n/a
1998 455 31.5 14.4 n/a
1999 472 32.3 14.6 n/a
2000 465 34.6 13.4 n/a
2001 369 29.7 12.4 n/a
2002 378 28.1 13.5 0
2003 378 28.1 13.5 0
2004 401 25.7 15.6 0
2005 412 28.0 14.7 0
2006 414 30.0 13.8 0
2007 423 31.0 13.6 0
2008 397 26.0 15.3 0
2009 384 31.7 12.1 0
2010 359 29.3 12.2 0
2011 362 29.3 12.3 0
2012 348 29.8 11.6 0
2013 349 36.8 9.4 n/a
2014 371 30.7 12.0 0
2015 391 32.0 12.2 0
2016 390 35.0 11.1 0
2017 383 34.9 10.9 0.8
2018 309 31.4 9.8 1
2019 309 29.5 10.4 1
2020 289 30.3 9.5 1
2021 380 n/a n/a n/a
2022 328 34.1 9.6 0.9
2023 343 31.1 11.0 n/a

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

Crow Island Elementary School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaVaricellaDTPHepatitis BPneumococcal
201598.5%97.7%97.7%97.7%97.4%98.5%
201698.7%98.2%98.2%98.2%97.9%98.5%
201798.4%98.2%98.2%98.2%97.7%98.4%
201898.4%98.4%98.4%98.4%97.8%98.4%1.0%1.0%
201998.1%98.1%98.1%98.1%98.1%98.1%
202198.5%99.1%98.8%99.1%98.8%99.1%98.5%
202298.7%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%
202398.2%98.2%98.2%98.2%98.2%98.5%
202498.1%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $383 (1.5%) $25,054 (98.5%) $25,438
2020 $436 (1.7%) $25,515 (98.3%) $25,951
2021 $196 (0.7%) $26,420 (99.3%) $26,616
2022 $196 (0.7%) $26,420 (99.3%) $26,616
2023 $218 (0.8%) $27,662 (99.2%) $27,880
2024 $218 (0.8%) $27,776 (99.2%) $27,993

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Crow Island Elementary 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.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 94th of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 76th of 2077 Elementary schools
 0.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Crow Island Elementary School)57.263.3
 6.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Winnetka School District 36)58.265.8
 7.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Crow Island Elementary School)80.961.2
 19.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Winnetka School District 36)77.964.5
 13.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Crow Island Elementary School)65.566.2
 0.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Winnetka School District 36)66.167.8
 1.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Crow Island Elementary School)73.371.7
 1.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Winnetka School District 36)70.373.1
 2.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students309343
 11%
African American12
 100%
American Indian00
Asian78
 14.3%
Hispanic413
 225%
Pacific Islander00
White279315
 12.9%
Two or More Races185
 72.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Crow Island Elementary School

Students who attend Crow Island Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Carleton W Washburne School
Middle : The Skokie School
High : New Trier Township H S Winnetka

In the 2022-23 school year, 343 students attended Crow Island Elementary School.

Students at Crow Island Elementary School are 92% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

Yes! Crow Island Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 63rd of 2067 Illinois elementary schools.


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