Excellent
#235 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 6% in state
Ferson Creek School
Elementary School · St Charles Cusd 303 · Saint Charles, IL
A St Charles Cusd 303 elementary school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
38W160 Bolcum Rd, Saint Charles, IL 60175
- Math 61% proficient (2021)
- Reading 65% proficient (2022)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ferson Creek School score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 8 points since 2019, reaching 65% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 71% (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
9.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ferson Creek School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low56/100K
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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
$173,564
Median home value
$476,100
Median rent
$2,859/mo
College educated
55.4%
Homeownership
95.7%
Poverty rate
3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60175; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Patrick SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 411 | Compare → |
| Corron Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–5 | 2.0 mi | 540 | Compare → |
| Primrose School of South ElginPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 2.0 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Bell-graham Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–5 | 2.1 mi | 485 | 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.
St Charles Cusd 303
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #6 of 15
- District spending per student
- $21,044NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ferson Creek School is listed in St Charles CUSD 303; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ferson Creek School
Ferson Creek School is a public elementary school in Saint Charles, IL, part of St Charles Cusd 303, serving approximately 600 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #235 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ferson Creek School
What grades does Ferson Creek School serve?
Ferson Creek School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Ferson Creek School?
Ferson Creek School has an enrollment of approximately 600 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ferson Creek School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ferson Creek School is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ferson Creek School rank in IL?
Ferson Creek School ranks #235 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Ferson Creek School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ferson Creek School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Ferson Creek School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ferson Creek School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ferson Creek School a charter school?
No, Ferson Creek School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ferson Creek School a Title I school?
No, Ferson Creek School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ferson Creek School?
9.3% of students at Ferson Creek 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 600
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Kane County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.5%
- Phone
- (331) 228-2300
- Area population (ZIP 60175)
- 26,528
- Area average commute
- 34.9 min
- Area median age
- 42.5
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 60175; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
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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