Spring Creek Elementary School

1050 St John Church Rd
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 790 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Spring Creek Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 790 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Spring Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Spring Creek Elementary School's student population of 790 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
790 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
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School Rankings

Spring Creek Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spring Creek Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NC)
#1855 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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33%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Spring Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
30%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Spring Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
61%
20%
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Black
10%
25%
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White
24%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in NC.
0.56
This chart display the diversity score of Spring Creek Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
9%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Spring Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Spring Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Spring Creek Elementary School is ranked #1855 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Spring Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Spring Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tommy's Road Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Spring Creek Elementary School?
790 students attend Spring Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Spring Creek Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spring Creek Elementary School?
Spring Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Spring Creek Elementary School offer ?
Spring Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Spring Creek Elementary School part of?
Spring Creek Elementary School is part of Wayne County Public Schools School District.

School Reviews

5   10/11/2010
I like this school it is in a good place as far as distence from my home. The teachers are nice and keep you filled in on your childs progress.
- Posted by Parent - marys

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 790 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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