Serving 394 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Creekside Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 394 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Creekside Elementary serves the southwest part of Sun Prairie, WI, covering an area of approximately 20.4 square miles. Most families can expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 2.9 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone and a maximum distance of 4.8 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Creekside Elementary School's student population of 394 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
394 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Creekside Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Creekside Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#995 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
27%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
42%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.3%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Creekside Elementary School's ranking?
Creekside Elementary School is ranked #995 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Creekside Elementary School often compared to?
Creekside Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like C H Bird Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Creekside Elementary School?
394 students attend Creekside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Creekside Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Creekside Elementary School?
Creekside Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Creekside Elementary School offer ?
Creekside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Creekside Elementary School part of?
Creekside Elementary School is part of Sun Prairie Area School District.
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