Crystal Lake Ccsd 47 School District
School District · Crystal Lake, Illinois
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
12
9 elem, 3 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,871
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
12
9 elem, 3 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,871
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Evaluating Crystal Lake Ccsd 47?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Crystal Lake Ccsd 47 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
West Elem School
Crystal Lake · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Woods Creek Elementary School
Crystal Lake · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Glacier Ridge Elementary School
Crystal Lake · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#250 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.3
above Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,871
+$181 vs Illinois median
District size
7,033 students
Much larger than Illinois median
The short answer
Crystal Lake Ccsd 47 ranks #250 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. Crystal Lake Ccsd 47's schools with real test data average 6.6/10 across 12 schools. Its top-rated schools are West Elem School (7.9/10), Woods Creek Elementary School (7.8/10), and Glacier Ridge Elementary School (7.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.9/10 despite 30% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.0 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Crystal Lake Ccsd 47 schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Crystal Lake Ccsd 47
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (12 of 12). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Elem School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Woods Creek Elementary School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Glacier Ridge Elementary School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Husmann Elem School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 5 | South Elem School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch | 6.8 / 10 |
| 7 | North Elem School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 8 | Indian Prairie Elem School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Coventry Elem School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 10 | Lundahl Middle School | 5.4 / 10 |
See all 12 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Crystal Lake Ccsd 47
Crystal Lake Ccsd 47 is a Crystal Lake, Illinois school district serving 12 schools. The district educates 7,033 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.9:1. The district invests $16,871 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.6/10, Crystal Lake Ccsd 47 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is West Elem School, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.
In standardized testing, Crystal Lake Ccsd 47 students show an average math proficiency of 58.9% and ELA proficiency of 55.4%.
The district includes 9 elementary schools , 3 middle schools .
District Map
Schools in Crystal Lake Ccsd 47, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Crystal Lake Ccsd 47 with test data.
Schools in Crystal Lake Ccsd 47
12 schools Elementary Schools 9
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Crystal Lake
- Total Enrollment
- 7,033
- Teachers (FTE)
- 545
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Crystal Lake Ccsd 47?
Crystal Lake Ccsd 47 has 12 schools in total — 9 elementary, 3 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Crystal Lake Ccsd 47?
The average composite rating for Crystal Lake Ccsd 47 is 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Crystal Lake Ccsd 47?
Crystal Lake Ccsd 47 spends $16,871 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Crystal Lake Ccsd 47?
The average student-teacher ratio in Crystal Lake Ccsd 47 is 12.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Crystal Lake Ccsd 47?
West Elem School is the highest-rated school in Crystal Lake Ccsd 47 with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What are the test scores in Crystal Lake Ccsd 47?
Across schools in Crystal Lake Ccsd 47 with test data, the average math proficiency is 58.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 55.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Crystal Lake Ccsd 47 compare to other districts in Illinois?
Crystal Lake Ccsd 47 has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 12 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Illinois by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 58.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 55.4%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Illinois Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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