Deer Park C C Elem School

Deer Park C C Elem School is a public elementary school in Ottawa, IL, part of the Deer Park CCSD 82. The school serves approximately 37 students in grades Pre-K – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 4.1:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3/10, placing it in the 92.8th percentile among IL schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 20% proficiency in math and 31% in reading/language arts. The school scores particularly well in school environment (9.8/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $77,562, where 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a distant rural setting.

With an enrollment of 37 students, Deer Park C C Elem School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 4.1:1, Deer Park C C Elem School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, Deer Park C C Elem School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.