Creekside Elem

466 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Creekside Elementary School, located at 655 N. Airlite St. in Elgin, Illinois, is a public school serving students in the School District U-46, which is the second-largest school district in Illinois. The school is known for its diverse student body and commitment to providing a foundational education that prepares children for middle school. Like many schools in District U-46, Creekside emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that integrates core academic subjects with social-emotional learning, aiming to support the academic and personal growth of its diverse community of learners.

The school environment at Creekside is characterized by its focus on community engagement and inclusive programming. It utilizes District U-46’s strategic initiatives, which often include dual-language programs, robust extracurricular opportunities, and a strong emphasis on meeting the individual needs of students through differentiated instruction. Families in the area value the school for its dedicated teaching staff and its efforts to create a welcoming atmosphere that encourages both parent involvement and student achievement in a rapidly evolving suburban setting.

466

Total Students

35.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Creekside Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	78
Hispanic	314
Black	38
Asian	12
Two or More	21
American Indian	3

Hispanic
314 (67.4 %)
White
78 (16.7 %)
Black
38 (8.2 %)
Two or More
21 (4.5 %)
Asian
12 (2.6 %)
American Indian
3 (0.6 %)

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:	SD U-46
Phone:	(847)289-6270
Website:	http://schools.u-46.org/creekside
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	466
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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

Pre-Kindergarten 38

Kindergarten 62

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 63

Grade 6 63

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Creekside Elem
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	38
Kindergarten	62
Grade 1	60
Grade 2	54
Grade 3	65
Grade 4	61
Grade 5	63
Grade 6	63

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Creekside Elem
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	233	50%
Male	233	50%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)