Spring Creek Elementary School

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Spring Creek Elementary School ranks 1330 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Spring Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bonita Springs, Florida, serving 594 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Lee County School District, which is ranked 50 out of 68 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Spring Creek's overall performance is below the state and district averages, the school has some unique characteristics that set it apart. It has a significantly higher Hispanic student population (84.18%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 21.94% to 52.98% Hispanic students. Spring Creek has also experienced a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 5.1% in 2019-2020 to 23.8% in 2022-2023, notably higher than the 7.9% to 34.0% range at surrounding schools. However, the school has shown some strengths, such as 71% of 3rd-grade students being proficient or better in FAST Math, compared to the district average of 56% and the state average of 60%.

Spring Creek's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 52.89% to 53.86% over the past three years, is significantly higher than the 9.88% to 65.8% range at nearby schools like Pelican Marsh Elementary School and San Carlos Park Elementary School. The school has also seen a steady increase in per-student spending, from $9,172 in 2019-2020 to $13,227 in 2022-2023, which is higher than some surrounding schools. Addressing the high chronic absenteeism, leveraging the school's strengths, and tailoring approaches to the specific student population may be key focus areas for Spring Creek's leadership and the Lee County School District.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

25571 Elementary Way
Bonita Springs, FL 34135

(239) 947-0001

District: Lee

SchoolDigger Rank:
1330^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,227

Students who attend Spring Creek Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Bonita Springs Middle Center For The Arts
	Lexington Middle School
	Three Oaks Middle School
High:	Cypress Lake High School
	Dunbar High School
	Estero High School
	Fort Myers High School
	More...
	South Fort Myers High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.3

Number of students: 594

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

84.2%

White:

12.3%

Two or more races:

1.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 53.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Spring Creek Elementary School ranks worse than 59% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 30^th among 58 ranked elementary schools in the Lee School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.52. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (84.2%), White (12.3%), two or more races (1.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 53.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Spring Creek Elementary School is 16.3, which is the 13^th best among 58 elementary schools in the Lee School District. (See more...)

Compare Spring Creek Elementary School employs 36.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Spring Creek Elementary School is $13,227, which is the 13^th highest among 58 elementary schools in the Lee School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Spring Creek Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Lee:

SchoolDigger ranks Lee 50^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Spring Creek Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	25.23	1312^th	1688	22.3%
2007	43.70	1062^nd	1786	40.5%
2008	58.32	775^th	1789	56.7%
2009	45.76	1067^th	1847	42.2%
2010	52.93	971^st	1919	49.4%
2011	56.99	911^th	1985	54.1%
2012	34.98	1319^th	1984	33.5%
2013	37.79	1283^rd	2029	36.8%
2014	36.86	1340^th	2064	35.1%
2016	35.79	1363^rd	2087	34.7%
2017	34.34	1386^th	2112	34.4%
2018	42.26	1238^th	2118	41.5%
2019	37.86	1370^th	2182	37.2%
2021	57.88	919^th	2247	59.1%
2022	52.07	1016^th	2219	54.2%
2023	43.40	1244^th	2240	44.5%
2024	40.52	1330^th	2256	41.0%

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

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Spring Creek Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	537	2	7	159	0	n/a	n/a	0	705
1989	558	4	7	223	1	n/a	n/a	0	793
1990	610	9	10	256	0	n/a	n/a	0	885
1991	665	5	10	288	0	n/a	n/a	0	968
1992	630	0	9	308	0	n/a	n/a	0	947
1993	650	5	5	340	1	n/a	n/a	0	1001
1994	680	3	2	370	1	n/a	n/a	0	1056
1995	630	5	0	310	2	n/a	n/a	0	947
1996	630	5	0	310	2	n/a	n/a	0	947
1997	628	10	0	346	4	n/a	n/a	0	988
1998	629	9	2	406	0	n/a	n/a	0	1046
1999	554	8	2	443	0	n/a	n/a	0	1007
2000	494	12	3	397	0	n/a	n/a	0	906
2001	485	19	3	421	1	n/a	n/a	0	929
2002	421	10	11	478	0	n/a	n/a	0	920
2003	421	10	11	478	0	n/a	n/a	0	920
2004	373	17	12	490	1	n/a	n/a	0	893
2005	304	3	7	470	0	n/a	n/a	0	784
2006	245	3	8	535	0	n/a	n/a	0	791
2007	203	10	5	539	0	n/a	n/a	17	774
2008	178	6	7	548	0	n/a	n/a	20	759
2009	158	7	5	539	0	n/a	n/a	16	725
2010	144	5	4	560	1	n/a	n/a	6	720
2011	131	7	2	561	1	0	4	0	706
2012	127	7	5	559	1	0	5	0	704
2013	113	9	4	539	1	0	3	0	669
2014	114	12	6	576	0	0	3	0	711
2015	111	11	6	616	0	1	6	0	751
2016	112	9	4	618	0	1	7	0	751
2017	79	11	5	628	0	1	11	0	735
2018	93	8	4	624	2	0	14	0	745
2019	89	8	2	654	1	0	14	0	768
2020	75	7	3	616	0	0	13	0	714
2021	73	1	3	552	1	0	11	0	641
2022	78	6	4	562	0	0	11	0	661
2023	73	8	4	500	0	0	9	0	594

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 Spring Creek Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	705	31.0	22.7	38.6
1989	793	35.0	22.6	41.2
1990	885	46.0	19.2	41.8
1991	968	51.0	18.9	33.6
1992	947	48.0	19.7	38.5
1993	1001	51.0	19.6	42.6
1994	1056	51.0	20.7	44.6
1995	947	48.0	19.7	41
1996	947	48.0	19.7	41
1997	988	50.0	19.8	40.4
1998	1046	50.0	20.9	43.9
1999	1007	50.0	20.1	58.2
2000	906	50.0	18.1	56.5
2001	929	46.0	20.2	57.8
2002	920	46.0	20.0	63.9
2003	920	46.0	20.0	63.9
2004	893	49.0	18.2	65.5
2005	784	55.0	14.3	69.9
2006	791	53.0	14.9	71.3
2007	774	56.0	13.8	70.1
2008	759	52.5	14.5	75.6
2009	725	52.1	14.1	82.8
2010	720	50.0	14.4	86.7
2011	706	48.9	14.4	88.2
2012	704	49.3	14.2	87.2
2013	669	52.0	12.8	90.6
2014	711	52.0	13.6	90.3
2015	751	52.0	14.4	89.3
2016	751	55.0	13.6	70.7
2017	735	52.0	14.1	65.3
2018	745	53.0	14.0	67.5
2019	768	50.0	15.3	61.2
2020	714	43.0	16.6	57
2021	641	41.8	15.3	52.9
2022	661	39.8	16.6	53.9
2023	594	36.4	16.3	53.7

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 Spring Creek Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	705	31.0	22.7	38.6
1989	793	35.0	22.6	41.2
1990	885	46.0	19.2	41.8
1991	968	51.0	18.9	33.6
1992	947	48.0	19.7	38.5
1993	1001	51.0	19.6	42.6
1994	1056	51.0	20.7	44.6
1995	947	48.0	19.7	41
1996	947	48.0	19.7	41
1997	988	50.0	19.8	40.4
1998	1046	50.0	20.9	43.9
1999	1007	50.0	20.1	58.2
2000	906	50.0	18.1	56.5
2001	929	46.0	20.2	57.8
2002	920	46.0	20.0	63.9
2003	920	46.0	20.0	63.9
2004	893	49.0	18.2	65.5
2005	784	55.0	14.3	69.9
2006	791	53.0	14.9	71.3
2007	774	56.0	13.8	70.1
2008	759	52.5	14.5	75.6
2009	725	52.1	14.1	82.8
2010	720	50.0	14.4	86.7
2011	706	48.9	14.4	88.2
2012	704	49.3	14.2	87.2
2013	669	52.0	12.8	90.6
2014	711	52.0	13.6	90.3
2015	751	52.0	14.4	89.3
2016	751	55.0	13.6	70.7
2017	735	52.0	14.1	65.3
2018	745	53.0	14.0	67.5
2019	768	50.0	15.3	61.2
2020	714	43.0	16.6	57
2021	641	41.8	15.3	52.9
2022	661	39.8	16.6	53.9
2023	594	36.4	16.3	53.7

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 Spring Creek Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,222 (13.7%)	$7,704 (86.3%)	$8,926
2019	$937 (10.4%)	$8,033 (89.6%)	$8,969
2020	$1,109 (12.1%)	$8,063 (87.9%)	$9,172
2021	$1,483 (15.1%)	$8,367 (85.0%)	$9,849
2022	$2,203 (20.9%)	$8,349 (79.1%)	$10,552
2023	$2,895 (21.9%)	$10,331 (78.1%)	$13,227

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Spring Creek Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1370^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1244^th of 2240 Elementary schools	7.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Spring Creek Elementary School)	41	47	6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lee)	58	48	10%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Spring Creek Elementary School)	43	67	24%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lee)	61	56	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Spring Creek Elementary School)	46	52	6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lee)	55	52	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Spring Creek Elementary School)	64	61	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lee)	62	59	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Spring Creek Elementary School)	53	47	6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lee)	54	50	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Spring Creek Elementary School)	52	59	7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lee)	58	51	7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Spring Creek Elementary School)	54	50	4%
5th Grade Science (Lee)	50	50
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	768	594	22.7%
African American	8	8
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	2	4	100%
Hispanic	654	500	23.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	89	73	18%
Two or More Races	14	9	35.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	61.2%	53.7%	7.5%

Schools Near Spring Creek Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Spring Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	25571 Elementary Way	Bonita Springs	34135	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 947-0001	594	36	16.3	53.7%	73 (12.3%)	8 (1.3%)	500 (84.2%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.5%)	40.5	1330^th of 2256 public elementary schools	41.0%		43.4	1244^th of 2240 public elementary schools	44.5%	86	54.0	39.0	44.0				71.0	40.0	52.0				46.0						$13,227	$2,895	$10,331
Bonita Springs Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	25380 Bernwood Dr	Bonita Springs	34135	Lee County	Lee	Yes	No	No	No	(239) 992-6932	1,302	71	18.3	44.2%	686 (52.7%)	36 (2.8%)	509 (39.1%)	32 (2.5%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (2.8%)	54	993^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	56.0%		54.4	983^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	56.1%	10	62.0	50.0	48.0	54.0	62.0	52.0	81.0	55.0	51.0	51.0	79.0	41.0	54.0	46.0	92.0	100.0	98.0	88.0	$7,919	$319	$7,600
Bonita Springs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10701 Dean St SE	Bonita Springs	34135	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 992-0801	546	30	18.5	61.4%	40 (7.3%)	8 (1.5%)	483 (88.5%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.8%)	21.6	1863^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	17.4%		38	1386^th of 2240 public elementary schools	38.1%	477	36.0	22.0	39.0				47.0	39.0	53.0				36.0						$12,736	$2,899	$9,837
Oak Creek Charter School Of Bonita Springs	Public, Charter	K-8	28011 Performance Ln	Bonita Springs	34135	Lee County	Lee	Yes	No	No	No	(239) 498-6864	579	31	18.6	65.8%	90 (15.5%)	17 (2.9%)	455 (78.6%)	10 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.2%)	5.7	2216^th of 2256 public elementary schools	1.8%		12.4	2097^th of 2240 public elementary schools	6.4%	119	24.0	6.0	25.0	25.0	17.0	19.0	30.0	7.0	25.0	28.0	57.0	32.0	27.0	15.0	80.0			31.0	$9,356	$770	$8,587
Veterans Memorial Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	15960 Veterans Memorial Blvd	Naples	34110	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	No	(239) 377-8800	743	51	14.5	21.7%	515 (69.3%)	20 (2.7%)	163 (21.9%)	16 (2.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (3.6%)	93.2	87^th of 2256 public elementary schools	96.1%		93.3	84^th of 2240 public elementary schools	96.3%	3	81.0	76.0	75.0				90.0	85.0	84.0				78.0						$12,488	$1,351	$11,137
Pinewoods Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11900 Stoneybrook Golf Dr	Estero	33928	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	No	(239) 947-7500	1,089	54	20.1	24.6%	685 (62.9%)	13 (1.2%)	337 (30.9%)	24 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	29 (2.7%)	88.8	213^th of 2256 public elementary schools	90.6%		91.2	137^th of 2240 public elementary schools	93.9%	76	67.0	71.0	80.0				80.0	78.0	86.0				79.0						$9,726	$1,432	$8,296
Three Oaks Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	19600 Cypress View Dr	Fort Myers	33967	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	No	(239) 267-8020	1,000	53	18.9	33.7%	621 (62.1%)	24 (2.4%)	279 (27.9%)	38 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (3.8%)	81.1	377^th of 2256 public elementary schools	83.3%		77.1	464^th of 2240 public elementary schools	79.3%	87	73.0	62.0	68.0				83.0	67.0	74.0				67.0						$9,504	$1,558	$7,946
Naples Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	685 111th Ave N	Naples	34108	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	No	(239) 377-7700	395	31	12.5	47.6%	156 (39.5%)	18 (4.6%)	183 (46.3%)	14 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (6.1%)	79	437^th of 2256 public elementary schools	80.6%		71.3	605^th of 2240 public elementary schools	73.0%	168	71.0	69.0	62.0				74.0	78.0	65.0				65.0						$19,530	$3,555	$15,975
Athenian Academy Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	18851 Oak Center Drive	Fort Myers	33967	Lee County	Lee	Yes	No	No	No	(239) 319-9384	405	23	17.6	9.9%	176 (43.5%)	26 (6.4%)	182 (44.9%)	5 (1.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.5%)	17.9	1960^th of 2256 public elementary schools	13.1%		33.4	1508^th of 2240 public elementary schools	32.7%	452	28.0	35.0	26.0	52.0	43.0	68.0	47.0	30.0	30.0	40.0	52.0	61.0	26.0	59.0	84.0			65.0	$7,483	$616	$6,866
Pelican Marsh Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9480 Airport Rd N	Naples	34109	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	No	(239) 377-7900	709	50	14.1	29.2%	440 (62.1%)	19 (2.7%)	201 (28.3%)	17 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (4.5%)	87.8	233^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	89.7%		95.2	42^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	98.1%	191	73.0	73.0	74.0				70.0	84.0	83.0				80.0						$14,275	$1,670	$12,606

Frequently Asked Questions about Spring Creek Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Spring Creek Elementary School?

Students at Spring Creek Elementary School are 84% Hispanic, 12% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What district is Spring Creek Elementary School in?

Lee

What schools do graduates of Spring Creek Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Spring Creek Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bonita Springs Middle Center For The Arts
Middle : Lexington Middle School
Middle : Three Oaks Middle School
High : Cypress Lake High School
High : Dunbar High School
High : Estero High School
High : Fort Myers High School
High : South Fort Myers High School

Is Spring Creek Elementary School a good school?

Spring Creek Elementary School ranks 1330^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Spring Creek Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 594 students attended Spring Creek Elementary School.

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