Woods Creek Elementary School

1100 Alexandra Blvd
Crystal Lake, IL 60014

www.d47.org/wds

489 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Woods Creek Elementary School, located at 1100 Alexandra Blvd in Crystal Lake, Illinois, serves as a prominent educational institution within School District 47. Known for fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school focuses on a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet the academic and social-emotional needs of its K-5 student body. The facility is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence, utilizing modern instructional strategies and resources to prepare students for their future educational journeys.

Beyond academics, Woods Creek is characterized by a strong sense of community and parent involvement. The school places a high priority on cultivating a positive school culture where students are encouraged to develop critical thinking skills, character, and a lifelong love of learning. With its dedicated staff and active partnership with local families, Woods Creek Elementary remains a cornerstone of the Crystal Lake community, consistently striving to provide a safe, inclusive, and enriching experience for every child.

489

Total Students

40.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Woods Creek Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	360
Hispanic	54
Black	9
Asian	35
Two or More	29
Pacific Islander	2

White
360 (73.6%)
Hispanic
54 (11.0%)
Asian
35 (7.2%)
Two or More
29 (5.9%)
Black
9 (1.8%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)

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:	Crystal Lake CCSD 47
Phone:	(815)356-2720
Website:	http://www.d47.org/wds
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	489
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
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 18

Kindergarten 61

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 89

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 89

Grade 5 90