- Enrollment
- 2,665
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Elgin, IL
Otter Creek Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Otter Creek Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171371004797
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Otter Creek Elem School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #4 of 6
- elementary schools in Elgin · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 437
- students enrolled
Otter Creek Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Otter Creek Elem School ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Elgin, IL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Otter Creek Elem School held near 447 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.9 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 171371004797 · Elgin, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
437 enr · 13.7:1 · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: South Elgin High School (2,665 students)
Otter Creek Elem School held near 447 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.9 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Otter Creek Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Elgin Hi
South Elgin High School
2,665 students
- Elgin High Sch
Elgin High School
2,576 students
- Larkin High Sc
Larkin High School
2,174 students
- Bartlett High
Bartlett High School
2,037 students
- Streamwood Hig
Streamwood High School
1,890 students
- This school 437
Otter Creek Elem School
437 students
What this shows Otter Creek Elem School reports 437 students on the CCD universe file.
How Otter Creek Elem School compares
Otter Creek Elem 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 2% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 437 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
437
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Illinois - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,216
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
10
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.6%
White 24.7%
Asian 11.7%
African American 10.8%
Two or More 4.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.5, Otter Creek Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Sd U-46 reports $19,216 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Otter Creek Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Elgin High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elgin High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Larkin High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bartlett High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Streamwood High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Otter Creek Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,576
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,174
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,037
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,890
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Elgin
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Hillcrest Elem School
Standard public school
509 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Elgin Math and Science Acad Chtr
Standard public school
499 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Channing Memorial Elem School
Standard public school
491 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Ronald D O Neal
Standard public school
445 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Mckinley Elem School
Standard public school
395 students 17.2:1 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 (~437 students)
Frequently asked questions about Otter Creek Elem School
How many students attend Otter Creek Elem School?
Otter Creek Elem School has 437 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Elgin, IL. CCD year-over-year: 429 (2022-23) → 447 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Otter Creek Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Otter Creek Elem School is 13.7:1, which is 2% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 13% 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 Otter Creek Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Otter Creek Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 47.6% of enrollment, in Elgin, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Otter Creek Elem School?
Otter Creek Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Otter Creek Elem School rank among elementary schools in Elgin?
By Resource Investment Index, Otter Creek Elem School ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Elgin, 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 Elgin on the city page.
What other schools are in Sd U-46?
Besides Otter Creek Elem School, Sd U-46 also operates South Elgin High School (2,665 students), Elgin High School (2,576 students), and Larkin High School (2,174 students). See the Sd U-46 district page for the complete list.