Excellent
#137 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 4% in state
Norton Creek Elementary School
Elementary School · St Charles Cusd 303 · West Chicago, IL
A St Charles Cusd 303 elementary school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2033 Smith Rd, West Chicago, IL 60185
- Math 64% proficient (2021)
- Reading 69% proficient (2022)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Norton Creek Elementary School score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 9 points since 2019, reaching 69% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 70% (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
11.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Norton 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. Open the Chicago map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated805/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West Chicago), 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
$105,063
Median home value
$313,600
Median rent
$1,400/mo
College educated
32.6%
Homeownership
79%
Poverty rate
11%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60185; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–6 | 1.4 mi | 363 | Compare → |
| Wegner Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–5 | 2.5 mi | 365 | Compare → |
| Kensington School of St CharlesPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 2.7 mi | 19 | Compare → |
| Munhall Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–5 | 3.1 mi | 552 | 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.
St Charles Cusd 303
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #2 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
Norton Creek Elementary School is listed in St Charles CUSD 303; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Norton Creek Elementary School
Norton Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school in West Chicago, IL, part of St Charles Cusd 303, serving approximately 506 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #137 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Norton Creek Elementary School
What grades does Norton Creek Elementary School serve?
Norton Creek Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Norton Creek Elementary School?
Norton Creek Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 506 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norton Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Norton Creek Elementary School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Norton Creek Elementary School rank in IL?
Norton Creek Elementary School ranks #137 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Norton Creek Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Norton Creek Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 Norton Creek Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Norton Creek Elementary School has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Norton Creek Elementary School a charter school?
No, Norton Creek Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Norton Creek Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Norton Creek Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Norton Creek Elementary School?
11.1% of students at Norton 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
- 506
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- DuPage County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.6%
- Phone
- (331) 228-2700
- Area population (ZIP 60185)
- 33,711
- Area average commute
- 27.1 min
- Area median age
- 38.7
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 60185; 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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