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13 schools in Crystal Lake CCSD 47

Illinois · 6,889 students · 1 city

Crystal Lake CCSD 47's public-school directory holds 13 schools, serving about 6,889 K-12 students inside Illinois (an average of 530 per school).

4-year change in Crystal Lake CCSD 47

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
6,889
-177 (-3%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
12
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Crystal Lake CCSD 47 ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn IllinoisIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
47.0%#116 of 327N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
6,889#36 of 508#1,372 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
12#32 of 508N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
12.7:1#191 of 506#2,749 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
33.8%#347 of 456#6,249 of 8,164
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
51.3%#154 of 341#2,818 of 6,853
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside Crystal Lake CCSD 47

State test results across the district's 12 scored schools run from South Elementary School at 58.7% proficient to Canterbury Elementary School at 28.2%, a gap of 30.6 points. That is the 37th widest gap among 172 Illinois districts with four or more scored schools.

Since 2017-18, the 12 district schools that reported both years went from 7,532 to 6,889 students (down 9%) and from 554 to 541 full-time teachers (down 2%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.

About Crystal Lake CCSD 47

Crystal Lake CCSD 47 is a sparse public-school district in Illinois. The district runs 13 schools and instructs approximately 6,889 students.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Crystal Lake CCSD 47 consists of 10 elementary and 3 middle.

Average enrollment per school in Crystal Lake CCSD 47 is about 530, higher than the Illinois average of roughly 480.

Trend over the past 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Crystal Lake CCSD 47 has decreased 3% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 7,066 students to 6,889.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Crystal Lake CCSD 47 discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Crystal Lake CCSD 47 run?
Crystal Lake CCSD 47 has 13 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 6,889 students in Illinois.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Crystal Lake CCSD 47?
Crystal Lake CCSD 47 includes 10 elementary schools and 3 middle schools.
What is the largest school in Crystal Lake CCSD 47?
Hannah Beardsley Middle School is the largest public school in Crystal Lake CCSD 47 by enrollment, with approximately 829 students.
What grade levels does Crystal Lake CCSD 47 serve?
Crystal Lake CCSD 47 serves students from pre-K through grade 8 across 13 schools.