Creighton Elementary School
Creighton Elementary School serves 647 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Creighton Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Creighton Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Creighton Elementary School's student population of 647 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 647 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 34 teachers |
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School Comparison
Creighton Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,111 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Creighton Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1907 out of 2111 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 23% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 6% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 91% | 45% |
| Black | 3% | 5% |
| White | 3% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 95% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Creighton Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Creighton Elementary School is Phoenix Union-wilson College Preparatory (0.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Legacy Traditional School - Casa Grande (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Maricopa Legacy Traditional School - Casa Grande Charter School
Math: 62% | Reading: 61%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-8 | 1,087 student10
0.7 miles
1274 E. Oneil Dr
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(480) 374-5390 0.7 K-8 1,087 - Phoenix Gateway School Math: 18% | Reading: 17%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 725 students10
0.8 miles
1100 N 35th St
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 381-6000 0.8 K-8 725 - Phoenix Phoenix Union-wilson College Preparatory Grades: 9-12 | 68 students
0.8 miles
3005 E. Fillmore St
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 764-1100 0.8 9-12 68 - Phoenix Wilson Elementary School Math: 30% | Reading: 26%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 4-8 | 610 students10
0.8 miles
2929 E Fillmore St
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 681-2200 0.8 4-8 610 - Phoenix Wilson Primary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-3 | 465 students10
0.8 miles
415 N. 30th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 681-2200 0.8 PK-3 465
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