Ferson Creek School

38W160 Bolcum Rd
Saint Charles, IL 60175

fersoncreek.d303.org

589 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ferson Creek School is a public elementary school located in St. Charles, Illinois, serving students in grades K–5. As part of St. Charles Community Unit School District 303, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, community-oriented learning environment. It serves as a foundational educational institution for families in the area, emphasizing a well-rounded curriculum that prepares students for middle school while encouraging social and emotional development.

The school is known for its picturesque campus on Bolcum Road, which provides a welcoming and safe setting for young learners. Beyond its core academic instruction, Ferson Creek places a strong emphasis on parental involvement and community engagement, often hosting events that bridge the gap between home and school. With a dedicated staff and a focus on individualized growth, the school aims to cultivate both intellectual curiosity and character in its students, making it a key pillar within the St. Charles educational community.

589

Total Students

41.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ferson Creek School
Demographic	Student Count
White	475
Hispanic	51
Black	2
Asian	32
Two or More	27
Pacific Islander	2

White
475 (80.6 %)
Hispanic
51 (8.7 %)
Asian
32 (5.4 %)
Two or More
27 (4.6 %)
Black
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

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:	St Charles CUSD 303
Phone:	(331)228-2300
Website:	http://fersoncreek.d303.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	589
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
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 21

Kindergarten 75

Grade 1 97

Grade 2 109

Grade 3 104

Grade 4 90

Grade 5 93