West Creek Elementary

Summary:

West Creek Elementary is a public elementary school in Orlando, Florida, serving 618 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade, and is part of the Orange County School District.

West Creek Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state averages in standardized test scores, with 66% of 5th-grade students proficient or better in Statewide Science/Science, compared to 61% for the Orange County district and 53% for the state of Florida. The school also has a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 20.4% compared to nearby schools, which range from 25.5% to 68.7%, and a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 42.39%, while the nearby schools range from 45.82% to 68.52%. West Creek Elementary has consistently ranked in the top 25% of Florida elementary schools, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school's diverse student population, with significant Hispanic (54.21%) and Asian (13.27%) representation, sets it apart from the nearby schools, which tend to have a higher percentage of Hispanic students and lower percentages of other racial/ethnic groups. These factors, along with the school's consistent academic excellence, suggest that West Creek Elementary has effective strategies in place to support student attendance, address socioeconomic challenges, and cater to the needs of its diverse learners.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 5056 Tacon Dr
       Orlando, FL  32837


(407) 858-5920

District: Orange

SchoolDigger Rank:
456th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,240 Help


Students who attend West Creek Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Hunters Creek Middle
High:    Freedom High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.4 Help
Number of students:  618

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
54.2%
White:
23.1%
Asian:
13.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details West Creek Elementary ranks better than 79.8% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 37th among 163 ranked elementary schools in the Orange School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.28. (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 West Creek Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (54.2%), White (23.1%), Asian (13.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 42.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Creek Elementary is 15.4, which is the 60th best among 163 elementary schools in the Orange School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Creek Elementary is $11,240. 89 elementary schools in the Orange School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Orange:

SchoolDigger ranks Orange 31st of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for West Creek Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 87.97 149th 1786 91.7%
2008 89.07 118th 1789 93.4%
2009 89.94 103rd 1847 94.4%
2010 90.31 94th 1919 95.1%
2011 87.69 165th 1985 91.7%
2012 86.03 211th 1984 89.4%
2013 90.32 141st 2029 93.1%
2014 91.95 104th 2064 95.0%
2016 77.52 429th 2087 79.4%
2017 64.53 734th 2112 65.2%
2018 62.78 755th 2118 64.4%
2019 72.18 579th 2182 73.5%
2021 75.70 514th 2247 77.1%
2022 70.06 622nd 2219 72.0%
2023 76.51 475th 2240 78.8%
2024 78.28 456th 2256 79.8%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for West Creek Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 436 79 111 262 6 n/a n/a 0 894
2006 424 57 116 251 7 n/a n/a 0 855
2007 388 60 96 221 8 n/a n/a 35 808
2008 345 50 92 224 7 n/a n/a 44 762
2009 352 40 83 214 5 n/a n/a 40 734
2010 333 42 75 266 3 n/a n/a 24 743
2011 298 51 75 280 3 1 32 0 740
2012 273 47 80 268 3 2 30 0 703
2013 242 47 87 295 2 2 29 0 704
2014 213 37 98 286 1 6 28 0 669
2015 201 40 112 332 0 6 21 0 712
2016 207 46 125 362 2 5 14 0 761
2017 215 37 128 443 1 6 15 0 845
2018 213 45 137 453 3 6 17 0 874
2019 181 39 139 476 3 5 21 0 864
2020 179 46 127 427 4 3 21 0 807
2021 164 37 89 372 3 4 15 0 684
2022 155 38 91 360 3 3 20 0 670
2023 143 34 82 335 4 1 19 0 618

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 West Creek Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 894 54.0 16.6 30.6
2006 855 53.0 16.1 24.3
2007 808 53.0 15.2 23.2
2008 762 47.0 16.2 26.3
2009 734 48.1 15.6 26.2
2010 743 45.0 16.5 33
2011 740 50.0 14.8 35
2012 703 47.0 14.9 36.4
2013 704 49.0 14.3 39.2
2014 669 50.0 13.3 39.2
2015 712 51.0 13.9 38.3
2016 761 52.0 14.6 41.7
2017 845 57.0 14.8 43.7
2018 874 57.0 15.3 42.4
2019 864 56.0 15.4 46.5
2020 807 50.0 16.1 43.6
2021 684 46.0 14.8 45.6
2022 670 39.0 17.1 28.7
2023 618 40.0 15.4 42.4

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 West Creek Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 894 54.0 16.6 30.6
2006 855 53.0 16.1 24.3
2007 808 53.0 15.2 23.2
2008 762 47.0 16.2 26.3
2009 734 48.1 15.6 26.2
2010 743 45.0 16.5 33
2011 740 50.0 14.8 35
2012 703 47.0 14.9 36.4
2013 704 49.0 14.3 39.2
2014 669 50.0 13.3 39.2
2015 712 51.0 13.9 38.3
2016 761 52.0 14.6 41.7
2017 845 57.0 14.8 43.7
2018 874 57.0 15.3 42.4
2019 864 56.0 15.4 46.5
2020 807 50.0 16.1 43.6
2021 684 46.0 14.8 45.6
2022 670 39.0 17.1 28.7
2023 618 40.0 15.4 42.4

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 West Creek Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $336 (4.2%) $7,593 (95.8%) $7,929
2019 $353 (4.0%) $8,412 (96.0%) $8,765
2020 $495 (5.3%) $8,816 (94.7%) $9,311
2021 $1,277 (12.9%) $8,609 (87.1%) $9,886
2022 $1,835 (18.2%) $8,244 (81.8%) $10,079
2023 $2,128 (18.9%) $9,113 (81.1%) $11,240

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

Impact of COVID-19 on West Creek Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 579th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 475th of 2240 Elementary schools
 5.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Creek Elementary)6953
 16%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Orange)5554
 1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (West Creek Elementary)7355
 18%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Orange)6261
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (West Creek Elementary)6476
 12%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)5757
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (West Creek Elementary)7182
 11%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Orange)6362
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (West Creek Elementary)5960
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)5453
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (West Creek Elementary)7462
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Orange)5752
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (West Creek Elementary)6566
 1%
   5th Grade Science (Orange)5459
 5%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students864618
 28.5%
African American3934
 12.8%
American Indian34
 33.3%
Asian13982
 41%
Hispanic476335
 29.6%
Pacific Islander51
 80%
White181143
 21%
Two or More Races2119
 9.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients46.5%42.4%
 4.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about West Creek Elementary

Students who attend West Creek Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hunters Creek Middle
High : Freedom High

In the 2022-23 school year, 618 students attended West Creek Elementary.

West Creek Elementary ranks 456th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at West Creek Elementary are 54% Hispanic, 23% White, 13% Asian, 6% African American, 3% Two or more races.


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

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