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Crete Elementary School
Elementary School · Crete Monee CUSD 201U
435 North St, Crete, IL 60417
Enrollment
389
Student-Teacher
13.4:1
Score
5.7
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
389
Student-Teacher
13.4:1
Score
5.7
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Illinois schools
#2,334 of 3,813
In Crete
#3 of 4
public schools
In district
#4 of 8
Crete Monee CUSD 201U
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About Crete Elementary School
Crete Elementary School is a public elementary school in Crete, IL, part of Crete Monee CUSD 201U. Crete Elementary School serves approximately 389 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Crete Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,334 of 3,813 schools in IL.
Structured state assessment records for Crete Elementary School show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 5.7 · Average
- District avg 5.0
- IL avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
42% of students at Crete Elementary School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Crete Elementary School — Students at Crete Elementary School score 10% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 4%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
99.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores IL EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 5.4/10.
How Crete Elementary School Compares
See how Crete Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
435 North St, Crete, IL 60417
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Crete Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Lincoln Elem School (rated 8.7/10, 4.0 miles away, in nearby Chicago Heights), which scores notably higher. Another option is CORNERSTONE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (rated 7.2/10, 2.7 miles away, in nearby Chicago Heights), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ILLINOIS LUTHERAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 6.9/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Crete, see our Crete schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 4.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ILLINOIS LUTHERAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Crete | 0.2 mi | 6.9 |
| ILLINOIS LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL AND JUNIOR HIGH Crete | 0.7 mi | 7.6 |
| Crete-Monee Early Childhood Cntr Crete | 0.8 mi | 7.3 |
| Columbia Central School Steger | 1.1 mi | 4.1 |
| Crete-Monee High School Crete | 1.1 mi | 7.4 |
| Steger Intermediate Center Steger | 1.6 mi | 3.5 |
| FOUNDATIONS 4 ADVANCEMENT Steger | 1.7 mi | — |
| Balmoral Elem Sch Crete | 1.8 mi | 4.0 |
| MOTHER TERESA CATHOLIC ACADEMY Crete | 1.5 mi | 6.7 |
| Steger Primary Center South Chicago Heights | 2.3 mi | 2.6 |
| FAITH MOVERS ACADEMY University Park | 2.0 mi | 4.9 |
| CORNERSTONE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Chicago Heights | 2.7 mi | 7.2 |
| U S Grant Elem School South Chicago Heights | 3.0 mi | 6.3 |
| Garfield Elem School Chicago Heights | 3.3 mi | 6.0 |
| Coretta Scott King Magnet Sch University Park | 2.7 mi | 5.1 |
| Bloom Trail High School Chicago Heights | 3.2 mi | 5.2 |
| Crete-Monee Middle School University Park | 2.9 mi | 6.0 |
| Washington-McKinley Elem Sch Chicago Heights | 3.9 mi | 6.6 |
| Lincoln Elem School Chicago Heights | 4.0 mi | 8.7 |
| ST AGNES SCHOOL Chicago Heights | 4.1 mi | 5.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 60417 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$93,346
Median Home Value
$225,900
Median Rent
$1,362/mo
Population
15,408
College Educated
30.6%
Homeownership
89.4%
Avg Commute
35.5 min
Poverty Rate
7.5%
Median Age
48.6
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Aldridge Elem School Chicago, IL | 5.7 |
| Apollo Elem School Des Plaines, IL | 5.7 |
| CARDINAL JOSEPH BERNARDIN CATHOLIC SCHOOL Orland Hills, IL | 5.7 |
| Elizabeth Graham Elem School Springfield, IL | 5.7 |
| Fisher Grade School Fisher, IL | 5.7 |
| Goodwin Elem School North Aurora, IL | 5.7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Crete Elementary School
What grades does Crete Elementary School serve?
Crete Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Crete Elementary School?
Crete Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 389 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crete Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crete Elementary School is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Crete Elementary School rank in IL?
Crete Elementary School ranks #2,334 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Crete Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Crete Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Crete Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Crete Elementary School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Crete Elementary School a charter school?
No, Crete Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Crete Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Crete Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Crete Elementary School?
99.2% of students at Crete Elementary 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 389
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 99.2%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Will County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.2%
- Phone
- (708) 367-8430
Resources & Links
District
Crete Monee CUSD 201U- District Enrollment
- 4,489
- Schools in District
- 9
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,610
- District Rank
- #4 of 8
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