Cotton Creek School

www.d118.org

580 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Cotton Creek School, located in Island Lake, Illinois, serves students in kindergarten through fifth grade as part of Wauconda Community Unit School District 118. The school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of strong character among its students. With a focus on preparing children for the future, the school utilizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet diverse learning needs while encouraging student engagement through various classroom activities and community-building initiatives.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Cotton Creek is recognized for its commitment to creating a welcoming atmosphere that involves parents and community members in the educational process. The school benefits from dedicated faculty and staff who prioritize student well-being and success, often organizing school events and programs that promote school spirit and inclusivity. By integrating modern educational practices with a small-town community feel, Cotton Creek School strives to provide a solid educational foundation that inspires students to become lifelong learners.

580

Total Students

48.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cotton Creek School
Demographic	Student Count
White	328
Hispanic	197
Black	22
Asian	13
Two or More	19
American Indian	1

White
328 (56.6%)
Hispanic
197 (34.0%)
Black
22 (3.8%)
Two or More
19 (3.3%)
Asian
13 (2.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Wauconda CUSD 118
Phone:	(847)526-4700
Website:	http://www.d118.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	580
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
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 58

Kindergarten 72

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 94

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 97

Grade 5 110