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Fox Creek Elementary School
Elementary School · Mclean County USD 5 · Bloomington, IL
A Mclean County USD 5 elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3910 Timberwolf Trl, Bloomington, IL 61705
- Math 12% proficient (2021)
- Reading 12% proficient (2022)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fox Creek Elementary School score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 16%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 12% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 38% (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
73.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Fox Creek Elementary 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 4Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low68/100K
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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
$120,470
Median home value
$310,100
Median rent
$1,294/mo
College educated
56.5%
Homeownership
80.3%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61705; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pepper Ridge Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 299 | Compare → |
| Trinity Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | PK–8 | 2.3 mi | 331 | Compare → |
| Cedar Ridge Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–5 | 3.5 mi | 386 | Compare → |
| High Road School of BloomingtonPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | 1–12 | 3.6 mi | 44 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Mclean County USD 5
- Schools in district
- 26
- Rank in district
- #23 of 23
- District spending per student
- $16,620NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fox Creek Elementary School is listed in McLean County USD 5; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fox Creek Elementary School
Fox Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bloomington, IL, part of Mclean County USD 5, serving approximately 306 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,644 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fox Creek Elementary School
What grades does Fox Creek Elementary School serve?
Fox Creek Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Fox Creek Elementary School?
Fox Creek Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 306 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fox Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fox Creek Elementary School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fox Creek Elementary School rank in IL?
Fox Creek Elementary School ranks #3,644 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Fox Creek Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Fox Creek Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Fox Creek Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fox Creek Elementary School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Fox Creek Elementary School a charter school?
No, Fox Creek Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fox Creek Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Fox Creek Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fox Creek Elementary School?
73.5% of students at Fox Creek 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
- 306
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- McLean County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.7%
- Phone
- (309) 557-4416
- Area population (ZIP 61705)
- 12,973
- Area average commute
- 20.1 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
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 61705; 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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