Creekside Elementary School

Summary:

Creekside Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Harvest, Alabama, serving grades 1-5 with a total enrollment of 560 students. The school is part of the Limestone County School District, which is ranked 82 out of 137 districts in Alabama and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Creekside Elementary consistently ranks among the top 100 elementary schools in Alabama, with students performing above the Limestone County and Alabama state averages in Summative Assessments for Mathematics, Science, and English Language Arts across grades 3-5. The school's African American and Hispanic student subgroups rank exceptionally high, with African American students ranking 31st out of 420 schools and Hispanic students ranking 4th out of 196 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. Creekside Elementary has a more diverse student population compared to the surrounding schools, with a higher percentage of African American (20.71%) and Hispanic (8.21%) students.

The school has seen an increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 29.15% in 2020-2021 to 41.07% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the nearby Johnson Elementary School (50.96%) but lower than Harvest School (53.68%), which serves a more economically disadvantaged population. Creekside Elementary has maintained a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 16.9 in 2022-2023 to 21.8 in 2020-2021, which is comparable to the nearby schools.


Detail:

Public 1-5

 15983 Sanderson Rd
       Harvest, AL  35749-7064


(256) 233-6452

District: Limestone County

SchoolDigger Rank:
83rd of 684 Alabama Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,226 Help


Students who attend Creekside Elementary School usually attend:

High:    East Limestone High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.9 Help
Number of students:  560

Racial breakdown:

White:
64.5%
African American:
20.7%
Hispanic:
8.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.1% Help


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Compare Details Creekside Elementary School ranks better than 87.9% of elementary schools in Alabama. It also ranks first among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Limestone County School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.37. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (64.5%), African American (20.7%), Hispanic (8.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 41.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Creekside Elementary School is 16.9. 7 elementary schools in the Limestone County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Creekside Elementary School is $8,226. 7 elementary schools in the Limestone County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Creekside Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Creekside Elementary School 83rd of 684 Alabama public elementary schools. (See Creekside Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Limestone County:

SchoolDigger ranks Limestone County 82nd of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Creekside Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Creekside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 83.46 63rd 623 89.9%
2005 73.03 140th 688 79.7%
2006 67.51 187th 689 72.9%
2007 68.63 197th 698 71.8%
2008 55.90 317th 698 54.6%
2009 67.40 202nd 696 71.0%
2010 51.10 398th 704 43.5%
2011 52.07 412th 709 41.9%
2012 46.62 457th 696 34.3%
2013 60.37 316th 696 54.6%
2014 70.06 174th 695 75.0%
2015 60.99 230th 691 66.7%
2016 76.15 138th 691 80.0%
2017 81.81 103rd 688 85.0%
2018 78.83 130th 680 80.9%
2019 83.18 90th 681 86.8%
2021 82.66 85th 692 87.7%
2022 82.15 100th 687 85.4%
2023 84.61 79th 680 88.4%
2024 85.37 83rd 684 87.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Creekside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 70.40 21st 70 70.0%
2024 70.99 22nd 82 73.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Creekside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 63.92 66th 280 76.4%
2018 51.47 145th 344 57.8%
2019 62.77 103rd 392 73.7%
2021 47.37 181st 398 54.5%
2022 67.40 73rd 345 78.8%
2023 47.77 170th 373 54.4%
2024 79.86 47th 395 88.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Creekside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 64.79 160th 567 71.8%
2018 64.05 204th 651 68.7%
2019 76.47 92nd 649 85.8%
2021 73.43 118th 653 81.9%
2022 79.61 84th 651 87.1%
2023 75.24 111th 623 82.2%
2024 78.78 91st 670 86.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Creekside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 77.35 109th 639 82.9%
2018 79.99 107th 640 83.3%
2019 82.42 85th 646 86.8%
2021 82.94 84th 656 87.2%
2022 84.07 73rd 656 88.9%
2023 83.02 86th 645 86.7%
2024 82.99 90th 650 86.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Creekside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 80.90 94th 639 85.3%
2018 76.23 146th 650 77.5%
2019 81.10 89th 650 86.3%
2021 78.64 105th 669 84.3%
2022 77.43 122nd 669 81.8%
2023 83.03 80th 649 87.7%
2024 83.99 76th 655 88.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Creekside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 56.89 111th 336 67.0%
2018 75.75 67th 423 84.2%
2019 83.90 44th 426 89.7%
2021 89.12 22nd 426 94.8%
2022 90.66 24th 426 94.4%
2023 84.77 31st 427 92.7%
2024 84.34 31st 420 92.6%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Creekside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 97.74 3rd 175 98.3%
2023 93.71 8th 184 95.7%
2024 95.30 4th 196 98.0%
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Rank History for White students at Creekside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 72.58 86th 369 76.7%
2018 70.57 128th 508 74.8%
2019 74.79 103rd 529 80.5%
2021 73.69 114th 539 78.8%
2022 74.82 103rd 540 80.9%
2023 79.20 86th 528 83.7%
2024 79.02 91st 535 83.0%
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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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by a parent
Friday, February 12, 2016

Open Quote My Children transferred from an out of state school where we had few to no issues with behavior and their grades where all A's. Now their grades have fallen to failing and they behavior is bad. The teachers take no responsibly for anything and expect a first grader to act as though they are in high school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Creekside Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 637 104 1 14 4 n/a n/a 7 767
2002 675 109 1 33 0 n/a n/a 3 821
2003 675 109 1 33 0 n/a n/a 3 821
2004 694 113 0 38 0 n/a n/a 11 856
2005 677 120 2 41 0 n/a n/a 0 840
2006 702 129 1 41 2 n/a n/a 1 876
2007 735 139 1 55 3 n/a n/a 0 933
2008 732 121 2 43 5 n/a n/a 0 903
2009 772 146 8 37 5 n/a n/a 0 968
2010 817 152 4 44 7 n/a n/a 0 1024
2011 800 139 8 36 8 0 3 0 994
2012 813 149 7 36 3 1 11 0 1020
2013 818 156 9 27 5 3 11 0 1029
2014 824 155 7 39 6 5 13 0 1049
2015 785 149 8 45 5 5 30 0 1027
2016 769 141 8 46 3 3 36 0 1006
2017 844 165 12 45 3 4 30 0 1103
2018 384 91 5 24 3 1 13 0 521
2019 366 93 6 31 3 1 19 0 519
2020 373 88 10 23 1 0 20 0 515
2021 382 96 9 22 0 0 9 0 518
2022 371 112 17 24 0 2 16 1 543
2023 361 116 14 46 1 2 20 0 560

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Creekside Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 767 48.0 16.0 28.3
2002 821 49.5 16.5 28
2003 821 49.5 16.5 28
2004 856 54.8 15.6 25.6
2005 840 56.0 15.0 19.6
2006 876 55.0 15.9 21
2007 933 58.5 15.9 24.8
2008 903 59.0 15.3 19.4
2009 968 55.5 17.3 24
2010 1024 59.3 17.2 26.9
2011 994 62.0 16.0 26.8
2012 1020 62.0 16.4 27.1
2013 1029 73.8 13.9 35.6
2014 1049 63.0 16.6 32.3
2015 1027 59.0 17.4 29
2016 1006 58.0 17.3 32
2017 1103 33.5 32.9 29.4
2018 521 26.0 20.0 27.4
2019 519 25.5 20.3 33.9
2020 515 24.7 20.7 34.6
2021 518 23.7 21.8 29.2
2022 543 29.5 18.4 22.5
2023 560 33.0 16.9 41.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Creekside Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 767 48.0 16.0 28.3
2002 821 49.5 16.5 28
2003 821 49.5 16.5 28
2004 856 54.8 15.6 25.6
2005 840 56.0 15.0 19.6
2006 876 55.0 15.9 21
2007 933 58.5 15.9 24.8
2008 903 59.0 15.3 19.4
2009 968 55.5 17.3 24
2010 1024 59.3 17.2 26.9
2011 994 62.0 16.0 26.8
2012 1020 62.0 16.4 27.1
2013 1029 73.8 13.9 35.6
2014 1049 63.0 16.6 32.3
2015 1027 59.0 17.4 29
2016 1006 58.0 17.3 32
2017 1103 33.5 32.9 29.4
2018 521 26.0 20.0 27.4
2019 519 25.5 20.3 33.9
2020 515 24.7 20.7 34.6
2021 518 23.7 21.8 29.2
2022 543 29.5 18.4 22.5
2023 560 33.0 16.9 41.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Creekside Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,189 (14.5%) $7,022 (85.4%) $8,226

Data source: Alabama Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Creekside Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 90th of 681 Elementary schoolsRanks 79th of 680 Elementary schools
 1.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Creekside Elementary School)66.555.4
 11.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Limestone County)5934.7
 24.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Alabama)57.543.6
 13.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Creekside Elementary School)67.171.3
 4.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Limestone County)54.236.7
 17.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)47.334.9
 12.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Creekside Elementary School)61.451.4
 10%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Limestone County)45.727.6
 18.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)44.933.9
 10.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students519560
 7.9%
African American93116
 24.7%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian614
 133.3%
Hispanic3146
 48.4%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White366361
 1.4%
Two or More Races1920
 5.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients33.9%41.1%
 7.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Creekside Elementary School

Creekside Elementary School ranks 83rd of 684 Alabama elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 560 students attended Creekside Elementary School.

Students at Creekside Elementary School are 64% White, 21% African American, 8% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Students who attend Creekside Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : East Limestone High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Alabama State Department of Education.

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