Enrollment
354
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Geneva, IL
Mill Creek School
Federal NCES profile for Mill Creek School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171638001743
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mill Creek School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #2 of 6
- elementary schools in Geneva · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 354
- students enrolled
Mill Creek School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mill Creek School ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Geneva, IL.
School address
District: Geneva Cusd 304 · Illinois
NCES ID 171638001743 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mill Creek School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mill Creek School
Mill Creek School is a mid-sized elementary school in Geneva, Illinois, enrolling 354 students.
At 14.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
With 354 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Geneva's elementary schools, it stands alongside Williamsburg Elem School (439 students): Mill Creek School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.1:1 vs 14.4:1).
Geneva Cusd 304 also operates Geneva Community High School (1,635 students) and Geneva Middle Sch North (623 students) alongside Mill Creek School.
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 Mill Creek School compares
Mill 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 354 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
354
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Illinois - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$19,653
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 354 Top 53% in Illinois - larger than 47% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 29.0
Students per teacher 14.1:1 +1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 171638001743
Student demographics
White 81.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 3.7%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 81.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.8, Mill Creek School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 5.1%
In-school suspensions 3
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Geneva Cusd 304, which includes Mill Creek School.
$19,653
Per student
+15%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 72.8%
State 22.2%
Federal 5.1%
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 Mill Creek School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geneva Community High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Geneva Middle Sch North | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Geneva Middle Sch South | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Williamsburg Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harrison Street Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mill Creek School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,635
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Similar elementary schools in Geneva
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Williamsburg Elem School
Standard public school
439 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Harrison Street Elem School
Standard public school
409 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Western Avenue Elem School
Standard public school
338 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Heartland Elementary School
Standard public school
298 students 14:1 students per teacher
Fabyan Elementary School
Standard public school
217 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Mill Creek School
How many students attend Mill Creek School?
Mill Creek School has 354 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Geneva, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mill Creek School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mill Creek School is 14.1:1, which is 1% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mill Creek School?
The largest demographic group at Mill Creek School is White at 81.1% of enrollment, in Geneva, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mill Creek School?
Mill Creek School has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (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 Mill Creek School rank among elementary schools in Geneva?
By Resource Investment Index, Mill Creek School ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Geneva, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Geneva on the city page.
Is Mill Creek School a good school?
Mill Creek School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 Geneva Cusd 304?
Besides Mill Creek School, Geneva Cusd 304 also operates Geneva Community High School (1,635 students), Geneva Middle Sch North (623 students), and Geneva Middle Sch South (613 students). See the Geneva Cusd 304 district page for the complete list.