Dr. W.J. Creel Elementary School

Summary:

Dr. W.J. Creel Elementary School is a public elementary school in Melbourne, Florida, serving 626 students in grades PK-6. While the school is part of the Brevard District, which is ranked 22 out of 68 districts in Florida, Dr. W.J. Creel Elementary faces significant challenges compared to nearby schools.

One key differentiator is the school's racial diversity, with a higher percentage of African American (20.13%) and Hispanic (22.04%) students compared to nearby schools like Spessard L. Holland Elementary. Additionally, Dr. W.J. Creel Elementary has a much higher chronic absenteeism rate of 28.3%, far exceeding the rates of nearby schools such as Educational Horizons Charter (8.3%) and Spessard L. Holland Elementary (9.2%). Academically, the school consistently underperforms the Brevard District and the state of Florida, with proficiency rates ranging from 22% to 45% in various assessments.

Another key factor is the school's socioeconomic status, with 72.36% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than nearby schools like Spessard L. Holland Elementary (26.62%) and Educational Horizons Charter (36.64%). Despite the higher spending per student at Dr. W.J. Creel Elementary ($15,824) compared to nearby schools, the school's performance has been declining, with a drop from a 3-star rating to a 1-star rating in recent years. Addressing these challenges will require a comprehensive approach that considers the unique needs and circumstances of the school's student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 2000 Glenwood Dr
       Melbourne, FL  32935


(321) 259-3233

District: Brevard

SchoolDigger Rank:
2046th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,824 Help


Students who attend Dr. W.J. Creel Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Lyndon B. Johnson Middle School
High:    Eau Gallie High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  588

Racial breakdown:

White:
45.9%
Hispanic:
21.4%
African American:
20.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  69.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Dr. W.J. Creel Elementary School ranks worse than 90.7% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 63rd among 66 ranked elementary schools in the Brevard School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.64. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Dr. W.J. Creel Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (45.9%), Hispanic (21.4%), African American (20.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 69.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dr. W.J. Creel Elementary School is 13.2, which is the 15th best among 66 elementary schools in the Brevard School District. (See more...)
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Compare Dr. W.J. Creel Elementary School employs 44.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dr. W.J. Creel Elementary School is $15,824, which is the highest among 68 elementary schools in the Brevard School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Dr. W.J. Creel Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Brevard:

SchoolDigger ranks Brevard 22nd of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dr. W.J. Creel Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 78.36 58th 199 70.9%
2005 80.81 45th 202 77.7%
2006 72.92 457th 1688 72.9%
2007 69.16 557th 1786 68.8%
2008 71.28 498th 1789 72.2%
2009 68.20 581st 1847 68.5%
2010 69.02 602nd 1919 68.6%
2011 71.60 560th 1985 71.8%
2012 64.55 698th 1984 64.8%
2013 57.06 860th 2029 57.6%
2014 56.04 903rd 2064 56.3%
2016 53.24 979th 2087 53.1%
2017 50.86 1044th 2112 50.6%
2018 36.22 1394th 2118 34.2%
2019 30.71 1577th 2182 27.7%
2021 30.65 1551st 2247 31.0%
2022 23.80 1740th 2219 21.6%
2023 24.12 1769th 2240 21.0%
2024 14.64 2046th 2256 9.3%
See the entire list of Florida Elementary School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Dr. W.J. Creel Elementary School Test Scores
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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, November 28, 2018

Open Quote I have tried to contact the school concerning my children and I get no response. Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, May 25, 2014

Open Quote My daughter started Kindergarten at Harbor City Elementary, but we moved in the middle of her school year to Creel Elementary, and we couldn't be happier. At first we were nervous about the open school layout, especially with my daughter being diagnosed as ADHD and Anxiety Disorder, however, I have seen that there are no negatives with this layout. My daughter used to come home from Harbor City crying each day, but she is all smiles with Creel. She is actually excited about going to school every day! The teachers work as a team, so that each class is working on the same thing; I don't have to worry that she is falling behind another class. They also focus on logic rather than memorization. Also, the front office staff are very friendly and helpful. I love this school and so does my child. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Dr. W.J. Creel Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 632 83 13 19 0 n/a n/a 0 747
1989 712 88 9 16 0 n/a n/a 0 825
1990 750 93 11 17 0 n/a n/a 0 871
1991 802 112 19 14 0 n/a n/a 0 947
1992 830 109 26 15 0 n/a n/a 0 980
1993 929 120 31 16 0 n/a n/a 0 1096
1994 879 122 29 21 0 n/a n/a 0 1051
1995 932 124 26 24 0 n/a n/a 0 1106
1996 932 124 26 24 0 n/a n/a 0 1106
1997 989 106 22 27 1 n/a n/a 0 1145
1998 942 100 18 21 0 n/a n/a 0 1081
1999 818 124 23 34 2 n/a n/a 0 1001
2000 825 122 19 38 5 n/a n/a 0 1009
2001 770 111 26 46 0 n/a n/a 0 953
2002 809 86 23 81 3 n/a n/a 0 1002
2003 809 86 23 81 3 n/a n/a 0 1002
2004 781 128 26 88 3 n/a n/a 0 1026
2005 713 119 20 88 3 n/a n/a 0 943
2006 689 162 22 109 4 n/a n/a 0 986
2007 545 145 18 98 4 n/a n/a 63 873
2008 515 115 22 97 4 n/a n/a 65 818
2009 452 112 24 92 5 n/a n/a 75 760
2010 450 132 20 84 5 n/a n/a 68 759
2011 530 150 22 129 3 1 95 0 930
2012 509 140 25 135 4 0 87 0 900
2013 522 148 22 145 3 0 106 0 946
2014 529 134 25 139 2 0 112 0 941
2015 538 149 21 158 2 1 103 0 972
2016 506 149 22 155 2 3 93 0 930
2017 484 161 24 177 1 1 92 0 940
2018 475 145 13 155 0 1 98 0 887
2019 432 146 15 162 0 1 89 0 845
2020 410 144 17 171 2 1 80 0 825
2021 337 138 14 144 0 0 70 0 703
2022 335 144 10 153 1 0 74 0 717
2023 281 126 8 138 4 0 69 0 626
2024 270 122 7 126 3 0 60 0 588

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 Dr. W.J. Creel Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 747 50.0 14.9 32.8
1989 825 57.0 14.4 30.3
1990 871 56.0 15.5 29.7
1991 947 59.0 16.0 22.1
1992 980 59.0 16.6 12.4
1993 1096 59.0 18.6 22.9
1994 1051 66.0 15.9 24.5
1995 1106 64.0 17.3 25.9
1996 1106 64.0 17.3 25.9
1997 1145 63.0 18.2 27.6
1998 1081 66.0 16.4 28.7
1999 1001 58.0 17.3 35.3
2000 1009 60.0 16.8 40.2
2001 953 59.0 16.2 45.3
2002 1002 64.0 15.7 50.7
2003 1002 64.0 15.7 50.7
2004 1026 71.0 14.5 55.4
2005 943 70.0 13.5 57.6
2006 986 71.0 13.9 56.7
2007 873 63.0 13.9 61.7
2008 818 62.5 13.1 60.2
2009 760 67.9 12.2 63.6
2010 759 61.0 12.4 66
2011 930 67.9 13.6 66.1
2012 900 70.1 12.8 67.9
2013 946 74.0 12.7 69.6
2014 941 73.0 12.8 69.1
2015 972 73.0 13.3 70.7
2016 930 72.0 12.9 68.9
2017 940 71.0 13.2 68.9
2018 887 71.0 12.4 65.5
2019 845 62.0 13.6 68.5
2020 825 62.8 13.1 69.8
2021 703 54.8 12.8 61
2022 717 52.8 13.5 68.1
2023 626 49.5 12.6 72.4
2024 588 44.5 13.2 69.7

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 Dr. W.J. Creel Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 747 50.0 14.9 32.8
1989 825 57.0 14.4 30.3
1990 871 56.0 15.5 29.7
1991 947 59.0 16.0 22.1
1992 980 59.0 16.6 12.4
1993 1096 59.0 18.6 22.9
1994 1051 66.0 15.9 24.5
1995 1106 64.0 17.3 25.9
1996 1106 64.0 17.3 25.9
1997 1145 63.0 18.2 27.6
1998 1081 66.0 16.4 28.7
1999 1001 58.0 17.3 35.3
2000 1009 60.0 16.8 40.2
2001 953 59.0 16.2 45.3
2002 1002 64.0 15.7 50.7
2003 1002 64.0 15.7 50.7
2004 1026 71.0 14.5 55.4
2005 943 70.0 13.5 57.6
2006 986 71.0 13.9 56.7
2007 873 63.0 13.9 61.7
2008 818 62.5 13.1 60.2
2009 760 67.9 12.2 63.6
2010 759 61.0 12.4 66
2011 930 67.9 13.6 66.1
2012 900 70.1 12.8 67.9
2013 946 74.0 12.7 69.6
2014 941 73.0 12.8 69.1
2015 972 73.0 13.3 70.7
2016 930 72.0 12.9 68.9
2017 940 71.0 13.2 68.9
2018 887 71.0 12.4 65.5
2019 845 62.0 13.6 68.5
2020 825 62.8 13.1 69.8
2021 703 54.8 12.8 61
2022 717 52.8 13.5 68.1
2023 626 49.5 12.6 72.4
2024 588 44.5 13.2 69.7

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Dr. W.J. Creel Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $1,118 (11.3%) $8,758 (88.7%) $9,876
2019 $1,271 (12.5%) $8,885 (87.5%) $10,156
2020 $1,487 (13.9%) $9,212 (86.1%) $10,699
2021 $1,783 (15.5%) $9,695 (84.5%) $11,478
2022 $3,041 (23.8%) $9,721 (76.2%) $12,761
2023 $5,126 (32.4%) $10,698 (67.6%) $15,824

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Dr. W.J. Creel 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 1577th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 1769th of 2240 Elementary schools
 6.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dr. W.J. Creel Elementary School)5840
 18%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Brevard)6458
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dr. W.J. Creel Elementary School)3844
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Brevard)6159
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Dr. W.J. Creel Elementary School)5436
 18%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Brevard)6160
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dr. W.J. Creel Elementary School)5241
 11%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Brevard)6460
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Dr. W.J. Creel Elementary School)4132
 9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Brevard)6061
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dr. W.J. Creel Elementary School)2734
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Brevard)6056
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Dr. W.J. Creel Elementary School)3033
 3%
   5th Grade Science (Brevard)5657
 1%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Dr. W.J. Creel Elementary School)5248
 4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Brevard)6064
 4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Dr. W.J. Creel Elementary School)5549
 6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Brevard)6766
 1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students845626
 25.9%
African American146126
 13.7%
American Indian04
Asian158
 46.7%
Hispanic162138
 14.8%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White432281
 35%
Two or More Races8969
 22.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients68.5%72.4%
 3.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. W.J. Creel Elementary School

Students at Dr. W.J. Creel Elementary School are 46% White, 21% Hispanic, 21% African American, 10% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Students who attend Dr. W.J. Creel Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lyndon B. Johnson Middle School
High : Eau Gallie High School

Dr. W.J. Creel Elementary School ranks in the bottom 9.3% of Florida elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 588 students attended Dr. W.J. Creel Elementary School.


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