At a glance
Reported students
580
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
48.2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois elementary enrollment
87th percentile
Compared with 2,323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
543
Cotton Creek School: 580 reported students.
State peer staffing position
34th percentile
12:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 608
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.4:1
What the reported data says about Cotton Creek School
Cotton Creek School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Island Lake. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Wauconda CUSD 118. NCES reports 580 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,323 elementary schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 365 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 87th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12:1, close to the Illinois median of 13.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (56.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%). English learners represent 15.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Cotton Creek School
- 1How do the reported 12:1 student–teacher ratio and 48.2 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 15.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 36.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White56.6%
- Hispanic34%
- Black3.8%
- Asian2.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Wauconda CUSD 118
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Wauconda Grade School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
421 reported students
Robert Crown School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
776 reported students
Wauconda Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
506 reported students
Matthews Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
451 reported students
Wauconda High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,452 reported students
Public schools near Cotton Creek School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Crown School Elementary · Wauconda CUSD 118 | KG–05 | 776 | 2.6 mi |
| Prairie Grove Elem School Elementary · Prairie Grove CSD 46 | PK–04 | 552 | 3.1 mi |
| Wauconda Grade School Elementary · Wauconda CUSD 118 | PK–05 | 421 | 3.4 mi |
| Deer Path Elem School Elementary · Cary CCSD 26 | KG–05 | 452 | 3.6 mi |
| Three Oaks School Elementary · Cary CCSD 26 | KG–05 | 443 | 4.1 mi |
| Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center Elementary · Cary CCSD 26 | PK–KG | 316 | 4.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Cotton Creek School
What grades does Cotton Creek School serve?
Cotton Creek School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Wauconda CUSD 118.
How many students attend Cotton Creek School?
Cotton Creek School reported 580 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 87th percentile among 2,323 Illinois elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 608 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Cotton Creek School?
The calculated ratio is 12:1, based on 580 students and 48.2 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Cotton Creek School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Cotton Creek School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Wauconda CUSD 118 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Cotton Creek School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
36.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Cotton Creek School in?
Cotton Creek School is part of Wauconda CUSD 118, based in Wauconda, IL, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Cotton Creek School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Robert Crown School (2.6 mi), Prairie Grove Elem School (3.1 mi), Wauconda Grade School (3.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.