Serving 81 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Nettle Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 81 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Minority Enrollment: 10%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-59% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Nettle Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nettle Creek Elementary School is 0.18, 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.
Nettle Creek Elementary School is ranked #883 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Nettle Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Nettle Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Saratoga Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Nettle Creek Elementary School?
81 students attend Nettle Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Nettle Creek Elementary School students are White, and 10% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nettle Creek Elementary School?
Nettle Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Nettle Creek Elementary School offer ?
Nettle Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Nettle Creek Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 81 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Minority Enrollment: 10%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-59% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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