Serving 549 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Creech Road Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 549 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Creech Road Elementary serves the southeastern part of Garner, NC, covering an area of approximately 18.4 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 6.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Creech Road Elementary School's student population of 549 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
549 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Creech Road Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Creech Road Elementary School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1485 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)54%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
39%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
44%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
12%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.5%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
8%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Creech Road Elementary School's ranking?
Creech Road Elementary School is ranked #1485 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Creech Road Elementary School often compared to?
Creech Road Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carpenter Elementary School, East Garner Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Creech Road Elementary School?
549 students attend Creech Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Creech Road Elementary School students are Black, 39% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Creech Road Elementary School?
Creech Road Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Creech Road Elementary School offer ?
Creech Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Creech Road Elementary School part of?
Creech Road Elementary School is part of Wake County Schools.
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