Creston Elem School

94 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Creston Elementary School is a small, rural public school located in the village of Creston, Illinois. As part of the Creston Community Consolidated School District 161, the school serves a tight-knit community, providing foundational education for students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Its location in a quiet, agricultural area fosters a close-knit atmosphere where staff and families work collaboratively to support student development in a personalized learning environment.

The school is known for its focus on a core academic curriculum while maintaining the benefits of a small-town setting, which allows for smaller class sizes and more individualized attention for students. By prioritizing a supportive community culture, Creston Elementary aims to prepare its students for the transition to regional high schools, emphasizing both academic growth and the social-emotional well-being of its student body.

Total Students

12.0

Full-Time Teachers

7.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Creston Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	60
Hispanic	26
Black	5
Asian	1
Two or More	2

White
60 (63.8 %)
Hispanic
26 (27.7 %)
Black
5 (5.3 %)
Two or More
2 (2.1 %)
Asian
1 (1.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Creston CCSD 161
Phone:	(815)384-3920
Website:	http://crestonschool.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	94
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 16

Grade 1 5

Grade 2 13

Grade 3 12

Grade 4 8

Grade 5 12

Grade 6 9

Grade 7 7

Grade 8 12