Nettle Creek Elem School

www.nettlecreek.org

81 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Nettle Creek Elementary School is a small, rural public school located in Morris, Illinois, serving students in grades Pre-K through 8. As a single-school district, it maintains a tight-knit community atmosphere, focusing on individualized attention and a close partnership between faculty, parents, and the local student body. The school is known for its quiet, pastoral setting and its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment where students can grow academically and socially throughout their formative years.

Academically, Nettle Creek prioritizes foundational skills while providing a structured curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition to high school. Because of its smaller student population, the school is able to offer a personalized approach to instruction, allowing teachers to address specific student needs more effectively than in larger, more densely populated districts. The school serves as a central hub for its local community, emphasizing small class sizes and a dedicated focus on preparing students for success in future academic endeavors.

Total Students

11.2

Full-Time Teachers

7.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Nettle Creek Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	73
Hispanic	8

White
73 (90.1 %)
Hispanic
8 (9.9 %)

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:	Nettle Creek CCSD 24C
Phone:	(815)942-0511
Website:	http://www.nettlecreek.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	81
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.2
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

Pre-Kindergarten 3

Kindergarten 7

Grade 1 5

Grade 2 13

Grade 3 5

Grade 4 10

Grade 5 8

Grade 6 6

Grade 7 9

Grade 8 15