Below Average
#3036 of 3,813 schools in IL
Crescent City Grade School
Elementary School · Crescent Iroquois Cusd 249 · Crescent City, IL
A Crescent Iroquois Cusd 249 elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
600 South St, Crescent City, IL 60928
- Math 35% proficient (2019)
- Reading 15% proficient (2022)
- 6.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Crescent City Grade School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2017, to 15% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 23 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
25%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Crescent City Grade School 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average542/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,500
Median home value
$114,000
Median rent
$593/mo
College educated
19.5%
Homeownership
82.6%
Poverty rate
7.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60928; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Crescent Iroquois Cusd 249
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $26,882NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Crescent City Grade School is listed in Crescent Iroquois CUSD 249; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Crescent City Grade School
Crescent City Grade School is a public elementary school in Crescent City, IL, part of Crescent Iroquois Cusd 249, serving approximately 52 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 6.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,036 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Crescent City Grade School
What grades does Crescent City Grade School serve?
Crescent City Grade School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Crescent City Grade School?
Crescent City Grade School has an enrollment of approximately 52 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crescent City Grade School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crescent City Grade School is 6.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Crescent City Grade School rank in IL?
Crescent City Grade School ranks #3,036 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Crescent City Grade School's MySchoolScout rating?
Crescent City Grade School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Crescent City Grade School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Crescent City Grade School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Crescent City Grade School a charter school?
No, Crescent City Grade School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Crescent City Grade School a Title I school?
No, Crescent City Grade School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Crescent City Grade School?
25.0% of students at Crescent City Grade School 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 52
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Iroquois County
- Phone
- (815) 683-2141
- Area population (ZIP 60928)
- 509
- Area average commute
- 22.3 min
- Area median age
- 49.6
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.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 60928; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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