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#2766 of 3,813 schools in IL
Creative Center for Children
School · Paris-union Sd 95 · Paris, IL
A Paris-union Sd 95 school serving grades Pre-K – Pre-K.
300 S Eads Ave, Paris, IL 61944
- 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on IL statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Creative Center for Children sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,071/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Paris), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,652
Median home value
$97,400
Median rent
$757/mo
College educated
21.6%
Homeownership
72.3%
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61944; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crestwood Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 298 | Compare → |
| Memorial Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–2 | 0.5 mi | 307 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Paris-union Sd 95
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $12,182NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Creative Center for Children is listed in Paris-Union SD 95; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Creative Center for Children
Creative Center for Children is a public school in Paris, IL, part of Paris-union Sd 95, serving approximately 69 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,766 of 3,813 schools in IL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Creative Center for Children
What grades does Creative Center for Children serve?
Creative Center for Children serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Creative Center for Children?
Creative Center for Children has an enrollment of approximately 69 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Creative Center for Children?
The student-teacher ratio at Creative Center for Children is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Creative Center for Children rank in IL?
Creative Center for Children ranks #2,766 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Creative Center for Children's MySchoolScout rating?
Creative Center for Children has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Creative Center for Children a charter school?
No, Creative Center for Children is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Creative Center for Children a Title I school?
No, Creative Center for Children is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Creative Center for Children?
98.6% of students at Creative Center for Children qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 69
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Edgar County
- Phone
- (217) 264-0835
- Area population (ZIP 61944)
- 11,426
- Area average commute
- 15.3 min
- Area median age
- 47.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 61944; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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