Serving 542 students in grades Prekindergarten-7, Dr. W.j. Creel Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 542 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dr. W.J. Creel Elementary School serves the southeast part of Melbourne, FL, encompassing an area of approximately 4.7 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive to the school to take between 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 4.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dr. W.j. Creel Elementary School's student population of 542 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-7
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
542 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
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School Rankings
Dr. W.j. Creel Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr. W.j. Creel Elementary School is 0.70, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2871 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
22%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
20%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
46%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
10%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.6%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 25-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. W.j. Creel Elementary School's ranking?
Dr. W.j. Creel Elementary School is ranked #2871 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Dr. W.j. Creel Elementary School often compared to?
Dr. W.j. Creel Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Croton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Dr. W.j. Creel Elementary School?
542 students attend Dr. W.j. Creel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Dr. W.j. Creel Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dr. W.j. Creel Elementary School?
Dr. W.j. Creel Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dr. W.j. Creel Elementary School offer ?
Dr. W.j. Creel Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-7 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dr. W.j. Creel Elementary School part of?
Dr. W.j. Creel Elementary School is part of Brevard School District.
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