Allen-Otter Creek CCSD 65

Allen-Otter Creek CCSD 65 is an open, traditional public school district headquartered at 400 S Lane St in Ransom, Illinois. Situated in a rural distant setting within the Ottawa metropolitan region, this single-school district delivers primary and middle school education, serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Operating as an independent, non-charter system, the district provides a focused, community-oriented learning environment for local families, who can learn more by visiting ransomgradeschool.net or reaching district administrators directly at (815) 586-4611.

According to federal educational records for the 2024–2025 academic period, the district maintains a compact student body of 96 total children, balanced equally with 48 female and 48 male students. The demographic makeup reflects 83 White, 8 Hispanic, and 5 multiracial students across its elementary and middle grades. Allen-Otter Creek CCSD 65 features a notable staffing profile for its size, employing approximately 25 full-time equivalent teachers alongside 3 instructional aides and nearly 20 support staff, totaling over 48 full-time equivalent personnel. For researchers, parents, and prospective community members, this substantial staffing ratio highlights a structural emphasis on individualized attention, small class sizes, and dedicated academic support.