Below Average
#3319 of 3,813 schools in IL
Lakewood Creek Elementary
Elementary School · Cusd 308 · Montgomery, IL
A Cusd 308 elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2301 Lakewood Crk, Montgomery, IL 60538
- Math 19% proficient (2021)
- Reading 26% proficient (2022)
- 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lakewood Creek Elementary score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 26% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 49% (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
35.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lakewood Creek Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,036/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Montgomery), 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
$92,064
Median home value
$253,900
Median rent
$1,845/mo
College educated
25.2%
Homeownership
79.5%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60538; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaneland Mcdole Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 424 | Compare → |
| Bristol Bay Elem SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–6 | 1.8 mi | 628 | Compare → |
| Grande Reserve Elem SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–6 | 1.8 mi | 688 | Compare → |
| Bristol Grade SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–3 | 2.3 mi | 266 | 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.
Cusd 308
- Schools in district
- 22
- Rank in district
- #18 of 21
- District spending per student
- $16,904NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lakewood Creek Elementary is listed in CUSD 308; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lakewood Creek Elementary
Lakewood Creek Elementary is a public elementary school in Montgomery, IL, part of Cusd 308, serving approximately 762 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #3,319 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lakewood Creek Elementary
What grades does Lakewood Creek Elementary serve?
Lakewood Creek Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Lakewood Creek Elementary?
Lakewood Creek Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 762 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakewood Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakewood Creek Elementary is 19.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lakewood Creek Elementary rank in IL?
Lakewood Creek Elementary ranks #3,319 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Lakewood Creek Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Lakewood Creek Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Lakewood Creek Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lakewood Creek Elementary has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lakewood Creek Elementary a charter school?
No, Lakewood Creek Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lakewood Creek Elementary a Title I school?
No, Lakewood Creek Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lakewood Creek Elementary?
35.7% of students at Lakewood Creek Elementary 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
- 762
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Kendall County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.0%
- Phone
- (630) 636-3200
- Area population (ZIP 60538)
- 30,395
- Area average commute
- 31.9 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
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 60538; 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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