Serving 702 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Town Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 702 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Town Creek Elementary serves the northeastern part of its district in Winnabow, NC, covering an area of approximately 119.2 square miles, with a typical drive time of 15-20 minutes to the school and an average distance of 8.2 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 12.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Town Creek Elementary School's student population of 702 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
702 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Thoughtful, Cooperative, Engaged, and Safe
School Rankings
Town Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Town Creek Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#588 out of 2617 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)67%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
14%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
61%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.4%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Town Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Town Creek Elementary School is ranked #588 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Town Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Town Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Belville Elementary School, Classical Charter Schools Of Leland, Lincoln Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Town Creek Elementary School?
702 students attend Town Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Town Creek Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Town Creek Elementary School?
Town Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Town Creek Elementary School offer ?
Town Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Town Creek Elementary School part of?
Town Creek Elementary School is part of Brunswick County Schools.
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