Crow Island School in Winnetka, Illinois, is an elementary school operated by Winnetka Public Schools. It is significant for its progressive philosophy and its International Style architecture.
Serving 360 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Crow Island Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 360 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Crow Island Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Crow Island Elementary School's student population of 360 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
360 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Year Founded
1940
School Rankings
Crow Island Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Crow Island Elementary School is 0.19, 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
#186 out of 3542 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
6%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
90%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
43%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crow Island Elementary School's ranking?
Crow Island Elementary School is ranked #186 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Crow Island Elementary School often compared to?
Crow Island Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hubbard Woods Elementary School, Greeley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Crow Island Elementary School?
360 students attend Crow Island Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Crow Island Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Crow Island Elementary School?
Crow Island Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Crow Island Elementary School offer ?
Crow Island Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Crow Island Elementary School part of?
Crow Island Elementary School is part of Winnetka SD 36 School District.
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