Enrollment
437
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171371004797
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 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 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 6
- elementary schools in Elgin · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- 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 #3 of 6 elementary schools in Elgin, IL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Otter Creek Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Otter Creek Elem School
Otter Creek Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Elgin, Illinois, enrolling 437 students.
At 13.4:1, 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 437 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (48%) and White (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Elgin's elementary schools, it stands alongside Hillcrest Elem School (509 students): Otter Creek Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.4:1 vs 19.6:1).
Sd U-46 also operates South Elgin High School (2,665 students) and Elgin High School (2,576 students) alongside Otter Creek Elem 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 Otter Creek Elem School compares
Otter Creek Elem 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 4% | 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
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 65% 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 (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 47% in Illinois - lower ratio than 53% 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
$17,947
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
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.
Overview
Enrollment 437 Top 39% in Illinois - larger than 61% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 32.0
Students per teacher 13.4:1 -4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 171371004797
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 & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 30.2%
In-school suspensions 10
Out-of-school suspensions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sd U-46, which includes Otter Creek Elem School.
$17,947
Per student
+5%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.9%
State 48.7%
Federal 7.5%
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 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 | Higher 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
- 2,665
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 2,576
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,174
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 2,037
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,890
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- 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 19.6:1 students per teacher
Elgin Math and Science Acad Chtr
Standard public school
499 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Channing Memorial Elem School
Standard public school
491 students 12:1 students per teacher
Ronald D O Neal
Standard public school
445 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Mckinley Elem School
Standard public school
395 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
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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.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Otter Creek Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Otter Creek Elem School is 13.4:1, which is 4% 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 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 34/100 (typical 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 Otter Creek Elem School rank among elementary schools in Elgin?
By Resource Investment Index, Otter Creek Elem School ranks #3 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.
Is Otter Creek Elem School a good school?
Otter Creek Elem School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools. 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 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.
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