Serving 381 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Crete Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 381 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Crete Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Crete Elementary School's student population of 381 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
381 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Year Founded
2010
School Calendar
School Motto
Achieving Our School Vision One Step at a Time
School Rankings
Crete Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Crete Elementary School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2478 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
23%
29%
Black
52%
16%
White
14%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Crete Monee CUSD 201u School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cougars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crete Elementary School's ranking?
Crete Elementary School is ranked #2478 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Crete Elementary School?
381 students attend Crete Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Crete Elementary School students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Crete Elementary School?
Crete Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Crete Elementary School offer ?
Crete Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Crete Elementary School part of?
Crete Elementary School is part of Crete Monee CUSD 201u School District.
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