Creekside Elementary School ranked #112 in Alabama in 2023, improving steadily from #653 in 2012 and consistently ranking in the top 20% statewide in recent years.
Math proficiency was 59% in 2023, higher than the Alabama state average of 30%, while reading proficiency reached 67%, higher than the state average of 47%.
Science proficiency ranged between 55–59%, also higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment increased from 518 students in 2021 to 560 in 2023, with minority enrollment stable at 35%, and free lunch eligibility rose to 36% in 2023 from 26% in 2021, indicating a socioeconomic shift.
The school served grades 1–5 with an enrollment of 542 students in 2023 and maintained a student–teacher ratio of 17:1, consistent with recent years.
As a Title I eligible public school in Harvest, AL, Creekside integrates modern technology across classrooms and facilities, supporting a technology–rich learning environment without offering virtual instruction.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 1-5
- Enrollment: 542 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (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
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Creekside Elementary School's student population of 542 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
542 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Creekside Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Creekside Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#112 out of 1275 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
9%
11%
Black
20%
32%
White
65%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Creekside Elementary School's ranking?
Creekside Elementary School is ranked #112 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Creekside Elementary School often compared to?
Creekside Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Johnson Elementary School, Cedar Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Creekside Elementary School?
542 students attend Creekside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Creekside Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Creekside Elementary School?
Creekside Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Creekside Elementary School offer ?
Creekside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Creekside Elementary School part of?
Creekside Elementary School is part of Limestone County School District.
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