- Enrollment
- 1,635
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 69/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171638001743
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 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 69/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #1 of 6
- elementary schools in Geneva · Resource Index
- 69
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- 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 #1 of 6 elementary schools in Geneva, IL.
School address
District: Geneva Cusd 304 · Illinois
NCES ID 171638001743 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 171638001743 · Geneva, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
354 enr · 12.2:1 · RII 69
Nearest enrollment peer: Geneva Community High School (1,635 students)
Resource Investment Index #1 of 6 elementary schools in Geneva. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Mill Creek School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Geneva Communi
Geneva Community High School
1,635 students
- Geneva Middle 623
Geneva Middle Sch North
623 students
- Geneva Middle 613
Geneva Middle Sch South
613 students
- Williamsburg E 439
Williamsburg Elem School
439 students
- Harrison Stree 409
Harrison Street Elem School
409 students
- This school 354
Mill Creek School
354 students
What this shows Mill Creek School reports 354 students on the CCD universe file.
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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 13% | 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
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
354
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 31% in Illinois - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
5.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$20,336
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
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.
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
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Geneva Cusd 304, which includes Mill Creek School.
$20,336
Per student
+12%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+15%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 72.8%
State 22.2%
Federal 5.1%
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 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Geneva Middle Sch South | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Williamsburg Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher 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
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- 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 13.7:1 students per teacher
Harrison Street Elem School
Standard public school
409 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Western Avenue Elem School
Standard public school
338 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Heartland Elementary School
Standard public school
298 students 13:1 students per teacher
Fabyan Elementary School
Standard public school
217 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~354 students)
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 12.2:1, which is 13% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 22% 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 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 69/100 (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 Mill Creek School rank among elementary schools in Geneva?
By Resource Investment Index, Mill Creek School ranks #1 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.
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.
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