Creekside Elementary School serves 543 students in grades 1-5.
Creekside Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 1-5
- Enrollment: 543 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Creekside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Creekside Elementary School's student population of 543 students has declined by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
543 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Creekside Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Creekside Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#125 out of 1276 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
5%
10%
Black
21%
32%
White
68%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Creekside Elementary School's ranking?
Creekside Elementary School is ranked #125 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Creekside Elementary School?
543 students attend Creekside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Creekside Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Creekside Elementary School?
Creekside Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Creekside Elementary School offer ?
Creekside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Creekside Elementary School part of?
Creekside Elementary School is part of Limestone County School District.
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