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Crete Elementary School
Elementary School · Crete Monee Cusd 201u · Crete, IL
A Crete Monee Cusd 201u elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
435 North St, Crete, IL 60417
- Math 3% proficient (2021)
- Reading 17% proficient (2022)
- 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Crete Elementary School score 10% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 4%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 17% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Crete Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 53Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,075/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Crete), 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
$93,346
Median home value
$225,900
Median rent
$1,362/mo
College educated
30.6%
Homeownership
89.4%
Poverty rate
7.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60417; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois Lutheran Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–6 | 0.2 mi | 119 | Compare → |
| Mother Teresa Catholic AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–8 | 1.5 mi | 123 | Compare → |
| Steger Intermediate CenterEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | 2–4 | 1.6 mi | 485 | Compare → |
| Foundations 4 AdvancementPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.7 mi | 1 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Crete Monee Cusd 201u
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #4 of 8
- District spending per student
- $22,610NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Crete Elementary School is listed in Crete Monee CUSD 201U; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Crete Elementary School
Crete Elementary School is a public elementary school in Crete, IL, part of Crete Monee Cusd 201u, serving approximately 389 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,334 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 389
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Will County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.2%
- Phone
- (708) 367-8430
- Area population (ZIP 60417)
- 15,408
- Area average commute
- 35.5 min
- Area median age
- 48.6
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 60417; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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