Our oldest son has been attending Norton Creek for 3 1/2 years now, and we have had nothing but wonderful experiences in every level, especially with his 2nd grade teacher. This year is his first year in orchestra, and it's a fantastic program with a very dedicated director. We have also had our middle
... Read more son receive Speech services over the last year. The Special Education program is one of the best! We have been thrilled with being at this school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/13/07
My son is special needs and I could not be happier with the school and the level of learning and time spent with my child.
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Posted by a teacher on 01/29/07
I feel the overall experience for the children is the most positive one could hope for. The goal is to make good people and good students. I did have many issues with my childs particular teacher this year. I felt there was not enough structure or organization in this teacher's classroom. I felt like
... Read more this class was not learning as much as the other classes of the same grade level and may not be as prepared for next year as the other students. This teacher is no longer with the school next year so i choose not to address these issues any further with the principal. This is an isolated incidence. In dealing with the rest of the staff i am very satisfied. Our children at this school are blessed to have the quality education and leadership that they do Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/06/06
- This is one of excellent school of d303(St. Charles District)for K-5. - Principal and teachers are one of the best. - Band New school,nice playground with small lake and in nice neighbourhood. - Also has West Chicago's parkdistrict afterhours daycare until around 5:00pm. - Reading and Math rating
... Read more just coming out - excellent results from all areas. - Principal is with best leadership, good Parent-teacher meetings, childrens' guidance by teachers. Read less
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551
Students per teacher:
22
Full-time teachers:
25
Number of classrooms:
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West Chicago schools — Norton Creek Elementary School is located at 2033 Smith Rd, West Chicago IL 60185. 2033 Smith Rd is in the 60185 ZIP code in West Chicago, IL The school district for Norton Creek Elementary School is the Community Unit School District 303. Norton Creek Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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