- Enrollment
- 1,930
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Saint Charles, IL
Ferson Creek School
Federal NCES profile for Ferson Creek School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 173717005452
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ferson Creek School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Saint Charles · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 533
- students enrolled
Ferson Creek School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ferson Creek School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Saint Charles, IL.
School address
District: St Charles Cusd 303 · Illinois
NCES ID 173717005452 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 173717005452 · Saint Charles, IL Other · MID · TRAD
533 enr · 13:1 · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: St Charles East High School (1,930 students)
Resource Investment Index #3 of 4 schools in Saint Charles. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Ferson Creek School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- St Charles Eas
St Charles East High School
1,930 students
- St Charles Nor
St Charles North High School
1,903 students
- Thompson Middl
Thompson Middle School
1,364 students
- Wredling Middl
Wredling Middle School
1,289 students
- Wild Rose Elem 535
Wild Rose Elem School
535 students
- This school 533
Ferson Creek School
533 students
What this shows Ferson Creek School reports 533 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ferson Creek School compares
Ferson Creek School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 7% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 533 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
533
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 42% in Illinois - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,044
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.4%
Asian 12.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 75.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.9, Ferson Creek School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St Charles Cusd 303, which includes Ferson Creek School.
$21,044
Per student
+16%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+19%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 69.8%
State 26.3%
Federal 4.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Ferson Creek School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Charles East High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| St Charles North High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thompson Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wredling Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wild Rose Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ferson Creek School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,903
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,364
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,289
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar other schools in Saint Charles
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~533 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ferson Creek School
How many students attend Ferson Creek School?
Ferson Creek School has 533 students enrolled. It is a public school in Saint Charles, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ferson Creek School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ferson Creek School is 13:1, which is 7% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ferson Creek School?
The largest demographic group at Ferson Creek School is White at 75.4% of enrollment, in Saint Charles, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ferson Creek School?
Ferson Creek School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ferson Creek School rank among schools in Saint Charles?
By Resource Investment Index, Ferson Creek School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Saint Charles, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Saint Charles on the city page.
What other schools are in St Charles Cusd 303?
Besides Ferson Creek School, St Charles Cusd 303 also operates St Charles East High School (1,930 students), St Charles North High School (1,903 students), and Thompson Middle School (1,364 students). See the St Charles Cusd 303 district page for the complete list.
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