Enrollment
767
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Montgomery, IL
Lakewood Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lakewood Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 173027005698
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakewood Creek Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Montgomery · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 767
- students enrolled
Lakewood Creek Elementary has class sizes larger than 96% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakewood Creek Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Montgomery, IL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.1:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lakewood Creek Elementary compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lakewood Creek Elementary
Lakewood Creek Elementary is a large combined-grade school in Montgomery, Illinois, enrolling 767 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.1:1 is larger than about 96% of Illinois schools and 44% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 767 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (41%) and White (40%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
13.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Montgomery's public schools, it stands alongside Long Beach Elem School (632 students): Lakewood Creek Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.1:1 vs 21.7:1).
Cusd 308 also operates Oswego High School (2,870 students) and Oswego East High School (2,758 students) alongside Lakewood Creek Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lakewood Creek Elementary compares
Lakewood Creek Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.1:1 | ▲ 44% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 767 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
767
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 44% above state mean
Top 96% in Illinois - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
13.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,181
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 767 Top 11% in Illinois - larger than 89% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 38.0
Students per teacher 20.1:1 +44% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 173027005698
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 40.9%
White 39.9%
African American 12.1%
Asian 3.7%
Two or More 3.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.6, Lakewood Creek Elementary is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 13.0%
In-school suspensions 9
Out-of-school suspensions 6
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cusd 308, which includes Lakewood Creek Elementary.
$16,181
Per student
-5%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.8%
State 45.6%
Federal 6.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Lakewood Creek Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oswego High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oswego East High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Traughber Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thompson Jr High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Murphy Junior High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakewood Creek Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,870
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,758
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,070
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 832
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 700
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Montgomery
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Frequently asked questions about Lakewood Creek Elementary
How many students attend Lakewood Creek Elementary?
Lakewood Creek Elementary has 767 students enrolled. It is a public school in Montgomery, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakewood Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakewood Creek Elementary is 20.1:1, which is 44% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakewood Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lakewood Creek Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 40.9% of enrollment, in Montgomery, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakewood Creek Elementary?
Lakewood Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lakewood Creek Elementary rank among schools in Montgomery?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakewood Creek Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Montgomery, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Montgomery on the city page.
Is Lakewood Creek Elementary a good school?
Lakewood Creek Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Cusd 308?
Besides Lakewood Creek Elementary, Cusd 308 also operates Oswego High School (2,870 students), Oswego East High School (2,758 students), and Traughber Jr High School (1,070 students). See the Cusd 308 district page for the complete list.