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Lakewood Creek Elementary

2301 Lakewood Crk, Montgomery, IL 60538CUSD 308 →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
762
Students
Total enrolled
$17,343
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 21% vs nat'l
19.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 29% vs nat'l
42/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 16% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 762 students in grades PK–05 in Montgomery, Illinois.
21% above average funding
District spends $17,343 per pupil, 21% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 42th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Lakewood Creek Elementary is a large elementary in Montgomery, Illinois, serving grades PK–05 with 762 students. The district invests $17,343 per student — 21% above the national average of $14,347, with a 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 33% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Lakewood Creek Elementary

762
Total Students
19.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
33%
Free Lunch
38
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution399 male · 363 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility33%
National avg 52% · 252 students
Student Composition
44%
38%
11%
Asian3%
White44%
Hispanic / Latino38%
Black11%
Multiracial4%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 173027005698

Academic Outcomes at Lakewood Creek Elementary

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
42
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 42th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 41th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 60538

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,343Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$17,343
State avg
$20,102
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,631
Student Support$3,295
Administration$2,081
Operations$2,601
Other$1,734
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $17,343 spent per student, an estimated $7,683 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
46%
48%
State government
45.6%
Local (property tax)
47.9%
Federal programs
6.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $17,343/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Long Beach Elem SchoolGrande Park Elem SchFox Chase Elementary SchoolSouthbury Elem School
+8 more
↓
Middle
Traughber Jr High SchoolThompson Jr High SchoolMurphy Junior High SchoolPlank Junior High
+1 more
↓
High School
Oswego High SchoolOswego East High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyKendall County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictCUSD 308 →
Phone: (630)636-3200
NCES ID: 173027005698
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Montgomery seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in CUSD 308
High
Oswego High School
2,901 students · 09–12
30% FRL
High
Oswego East High School
2,836 students · 09–12
24% FRL
Mid
Traughber Jr High School
1,135 students · 06–08
24% FRL
Mid
Thompson Jr High School
840 students · 06–08
40% FRL
Mid
Murphy Junior High School
713 students · 06–08
● 49 opp20% FRL
Elem
Long Beach Elem School
674 students · PK–05
● 42 opp67% FRL
Elem
Grande Park Elem Sch
637 students · KG–05
● 49 opp20% FRL
Elem
Fox Chase Elementary School
634 students · KG–05
38% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
2301 Lakewood Crk, Montgomery, IL 60538
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.