Otter Creek Elem School
Elgin, IL · SD U-46 · Grades K - 6
1,120th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 47%▲ Improving
Otter Creek Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Otter Creek Elem School 1,120th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 47% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 33th in 2019 to 47th in 2025 — improving.
Otter Creek Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Otter Creek Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 447 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 48.4% | 47.7% | ▼ 0.7 pts | |
| White | 33.4% | 24.2% | ▼ 9.2 pts | |
| Black | 7.1% | 12.1% | ▲ 5.0 pts | |
| Asian | 7.9% | 11.0% | ▲ 3.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.8% | 4.9% | ▲ 3.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.8% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.8 pts |
Homes near Otter Creek Elem School
Typical home value $504K in zip 60124 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Otter Creek Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10Corron Elementary SchoolSt Charles CUSD 303 · 0.8 mi away189th of 2,105
ELA 77% · Math 70% - 7Fox Meadow Elementary SchoolSD U-46 · 1.6 mi away787th of 2,105
ELA 57% · Math 44% - 5Willard Elem SchoolSD U-46 · 2.4 mi away1,076th of 2,105
ELA 51% · Math 34% - 9Prairie View Grade SchoolCentral CUSD 301 · 2.7 mi away312th of 2,105
ELA 75% · Math 60% - 10Ferson Creek SchoolSt Charles CUSD 303 · 2.8 mi away61st of 2,105
ELA 84% · Math 82% - 3Hillcrest Elem SchoolSD U-46 · 2.9 mi away1,520th of 2,105
ELA 33% · Math 27% - 2Harriet Gifford Elem SchoolSD U-46 · 3 mi away1,759th of 2,105
ELA 26% · Math 20% - 8Anderson Elem SchoolSt Charles CUSD 303 · 3.2 mi away548th of 2,105
ELA 62% · Math 55%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Otter Creek Elem School in?
Otter Creek Elem School is part of the SD U-46 district in Elgin, Illinois.
Is Otter Creek Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Otter Creek Elem School 1,120th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 47% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Otter Creek Elem School?
Hispanic 48%, White 24%, Black 12%, Asian 11% (447 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Otter Creek Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60124 is $504K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.