Enrollment
479
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Chicago, IL
Norton Creek Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Norton Creek Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 173717005708
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Norton Creek Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in West Chicago · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 479
- students enrolled
Norton Creek Elementary School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Norton Creek Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in West Chicago, IL.
School address
District: St Charles Cusd 303 · Illinois
NCES ID 173717005708 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Norton Creek Elementary School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Norton Creek Elementary School
Norton Creek Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in West Chicago, Illinois, enrolling 479 students.
At 13.3:1, 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.
Enrollment of 479 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Asian (20%) (diversity index 50/100).
16.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among West Chicago's public schools, it stands alongside Trinity School (72 students): Norton Creek Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.3:1 vs 10.3:1).
St Charles Cusd 303 also operates St Charles East High School (1,930 students) and St Charles North High School (1,903 students) alongside Norton Creek Elementary 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 Norton Creek Elementary School compares
Norton Creek Elementary 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 5% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 479 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
479
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 46% in Illinois - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,938
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 67.4%
Asian 20.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
Two or More 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
African American 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 67.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.8, Norton Creek Elementary 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 Norton Creek Elementary School.
$19,938
Per student
+17%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.8%
State 26.3%
Federal 4.0%
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 Norton Creek Elementary 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 Norton Creek Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,930
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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 West Chicago
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~479 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Norton Creek Elementary School
How many students attend Norton Creek Elementary School?
Norton Creek Elementary School has 479 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Chicago, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norton Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Norton Creek Elementary School is 13.3:1, which is 5% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 15% 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 Norton Creek Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Norton Creek Elementary School is White at 67.4% of enrollment, in West Chicago, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Norton Creek Elementary School?
Norton Creek Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Norton Creek Elementary School rank among schools in West Chicago?
By Resource Investment Index, Norton Creek Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in West Chicago, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in West Chicago on the city page.
Is Norton Creek Elementary School a good school?
Norton Creek Elementary School earns 59/100 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 St Charles Cusd 303?
Besides Norton Creek Elementary 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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