- Enrollment
- 1,930
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Norton Creek Elementary School held near 506 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.6 → 39.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 173717005708 · West Chicago, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
479 enr · 13.3:1 · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: St Charles East High School (1,930 students)
Norton Creek Elementary School held near 506 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.6 → 39.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Norton Creek Elementary 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 479
Norton Creek Elementary School
479 students
What this shows Norton Creek Elementary School reports 479 students on the CCD universe file.
How Norton Creek Elementary School compares
Norton Creek Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$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 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
District finance for St Charles Cusd 303 reports $21,044 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,903
- 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.
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 (~479 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 501 (2022-23) → 506 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.