Norton Creek Elementary School

2033 Smith Rd
West Chicago, IL 60185

nortoncreek.d303.org

501 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Norton Creek Elementary School, located in West Chicago, Illinois, serves as a key educational institution within the West Chicago Elementary School District 33. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of strong foundational skills for its diverse student body. By focusing on a holistic approach to education, Norton Creek aims to prepare its students to become responsible citizens and lifelong learners within their community.

The school is known for maintaining a collaborative atmosphere that bridges the gap between educators, students, and families. With a curriculum designed to meet rigorous state standards while addressing individual learning needs, Norton Creek prioritizes differentiated instruction and active student engagement. Through various extracurricular activities and a commitment to inclusive practices, the school strives to create a welcoming culture where every student is encouraged to achieve their personal best in a safe and nurturing setting.

501

Total Students

36.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Norton Creek Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	334
Hispanic	49
Black	2
Asian	91
Two or More	21
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
334 (66.7 %)
Asian
91 (18.2 %)
Hispanic
49 (9.8 %)
Two or More
21 (4.2 %)
American Indian
3 (0.6 %)
Black
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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)228-2700
Website:	http://nortoncreek.d303.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	501
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
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 39

Kindergarten 66

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 75