Serving 129 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Lick Creek Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 129 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 7%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Lick Creek Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lick Creek Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Lick Creek Elementary School is ranked #1876 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Lick Creek Elementary School?
129 students attend Lick Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Lick Creek Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lick Creek Elementary School?
Lick Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lick Creek Elementary School offer ?
Lick Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Lick Creek Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 129 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 7%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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