Brooker Creek Elementary School

Summary:

Brooker Creek Elementary School is a highly-regarded public elementary school in Tarpon Springs, Florida, serving 548 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Pinellas County School District.

Brooker Creek Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Florida, with students demonstrating exceptional academic achievement that significantly exceeds the proficiency rates of the Pinellas County and Florida state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 83% of Brooker Creek's 5th-grade students achieved proficiency in Statewide Science, compared to 64% in Pinellas County and 53% statewide. The school's 3rd-grade students also outperformed their peers, with 82% proficiency in English Language Arts and 92% in Math, compared to 62% and 63% in Pinellas, respectively. However, Brooker Creek has a predominantly white student population, with only 15.88% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a less diverse and more affluent community compared to nearby schools like Tarpon Springs Elementary and Seven Springs Elementary.

Despite its academic excellence, Brooker Creek Elementary has maintained relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 4.5% to 12.5% in recent years, which is lower than some nearby schools. This suggests the school has effective strategies in place to promote regular attendance and engagement among its students. Overall, Brooker Creek Elementary stands out as an exceptional educational institution, consistently delivering high academic performance and providing a supportive learning environment for its students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

3130 Forelock Rd
Tarpon Springs, FL 34688

(727) 943-4600

District: Pinellas

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,527

Students who attend Brooker Creek Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Tarpon Springs Middle School
High:	East Lake High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.4

Number of students: 548

Racial breakdown:

White:

77.4%

Hispanic:

12.4%

Two or more races:

5.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 15.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Brooker Creek Elementary School ranks better than 96.5% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 6^th among 90 ranked elementary schools in the Pinellas School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.62. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high 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: White (77.4%), Hispanic (12.4%), two or more races (5.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 15.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Brooker Creek Elementary School is 14.4. 63 elementary schools in the Pinellas School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Brooker Creek Elementary School employs 38 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Brooker Creek Elementary School is $12,527. 54 elementary schools in the Pinellas School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Pinellas:

SchoolDigger ranks Pinellas 23^rd of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Brooker Creek Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	92.02	84^th	1688	95.0%
2007	91.48	71^st	1786	96.0%
2008	91.77	72^nd	1789	96.0%
2009	90.05	99^th	1847	94.6%
2010	89.02	121^st	1919	93.7%
2011	90.99	87^th	1985	95.6%
2012	93.90	62^nd	1984	96.9%
2013	88.19	183^rd	2029	91.0%
2014	91.58	116^th	2064	94.4%
2016	95.63	43^rd	2087	97.9%
2017	92.73	80^th	2112	96.2%
2018	89.47	166^th	2118	92.2%
2019	91.53	111^th	2182	94.9%
2021	93.75	87^th	2247	96.1%
2022	92.14	122^nd	2219	94.5%
2023	90.94	145^th	2240	93.5%
2024	93.62	80^th	2256	96.5%

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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 Brooker Creek Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1998	552	26	8	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	596
1999	641	42	9	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	705
2000	719	35	14	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	781
2001	781	32	21	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	848
2002	833	15	19	16	1	n/a	n/a	0	884
2003	833	15	19	16	1	n/a	n/a	0	884
2004	737	19	20	16	1	n/a	n/a	0	793
2005	672	18	18	12	3	n/a	n/a	0	723
2006	659	20	19	18	3	n/a	n/a	0	719
2007	555	15	21	15	2	n/a	n/a	24	632
2008	522	19	25	19	1	n/a	n/a	24	610
2009	486	11	39	22	2	n/a	n/a	31	591
2010	524	5	40	24	1	n/a	n/a	26	620
2011	517	5	46	38	1	0	16	0	623
2012	506	4	41	34	0	0	11	0	596
2013	472	6	43	25	0	0	9	0	555
2014	462	5	42	20	0	0	10	0	539
2015	444	5	31	15	0	0	12	0	507
2016	465	5	34	19	0	0	12	0	535
2017	485	5	28	28	1	0	13	0	560
2018	520	9	23	35	1	0	15	0	603
2019	537	12	23	38	1	0	23	0	634
2020	492	14	20	48	1	0	25	0	600
2021	455	18	15	56	1	0	21	0	566
2022	461	14	11	60	1	0	27	0	574
2023	424	13	12	68	1	0	30	0	548

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 Brooker Creek Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	596	26.0	22.9	5.5
1999	705	34.0	20.7	8.9
2000	781	37.0	21.1	6.4
2001	848	42.0	20.2	5.8
2002	884	46.0	19.2	5
2003	884	46.0	19.2	5
2004	793	44.0	18.0	4.5
2005	723	41.0	17.6	4.6
2006	719	46.0	15.6	5.4
2007	632	40.0	15.8	6.6
2008	610	38.0	16.1	8.9
2009	591	43.2	15.6	10.5
2010	620	38.0	16.3	11.3
2011	623	39.0	15.9	10.8
2012	596	41.0	14.5	15.1
2013	555	39.0	14.2	12.8
2014	539	36.0	14.9	8.9
2015	507	35.0	14.4	12.8
2016	535	36.0	14.8	12.7
2017	560	39.0	14.3	10.9
2018	603	41.0	14.7	13.4
2019	634	41.0	15.4	12.1
2020	600	41.0	14.6	14.2
2021	566	37.0	15.2	12.2
2022	574	39.0	14.7	13.6
2023	548	38.0	14.4	15.9

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 Brooker Creek Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	596	26.0	22.9	5.5
1999	705	34.0	20.7	8.9
2000	781	37.0	21.1	6.4
2001	848	42.0	20.2	5.8
2002	884	46.0	19.2	5
2003	884	46.0	19.2	5
2004	793	44.0	18.0	4.5
2005	723	41.0	17.6	4.6
2006	719	46.0	15.6	5.4
2007	632	40.0	15.8	6.6
2008	610	38.0	16.1	8.9
2009	591	43.2	15.6	10.5
2010	620	38.0	16.3	11.3
2011	623	39.0	15.9	10.8
2012	596	41.0	14.5	15.1
2013	555	39.0	14.2	12.8
2014	539	36.0	14.9	8.9
2015	507	35.0	14.4	12.8
2016	535	36.0	14.8	12.7
2017	560	39.0	14.3	10.9
2018	603	41.0	14.7	13.4
2019	634	41.0	15.4	12.1
2020	600	41.0	14.6	14.2
2021	566	37.0	15.2	12.2
2022	574	39.0	14.7	13.6
2023	548	38.0	14.4	15.9

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 Brooker Creek Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$292 (3.2%)	$8,958 (96.8%)	$9,250
2019	$329 (3.4%)	$9,235 (96.5%)	$9,565
2020	$460 (4.4%)	$10,079 (95.6%)	$10,539
2021	$1,205 (10.3%)	$10,481 (89.7%)	$11,685
2022	$1,301 (11.2%)	$10,308 (88.8%)	$11,609
2023	$1,318 (10.5%)	$11,209 (89.5%)	$12,527

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Brooker Creek Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 111^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 145^th of 2240 Elementary schools	1.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Brooker Creek Elementary School)	89	84	5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)	56	52	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Brooker Creek Elementary School)	84	95	11%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)	62	60	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Brooker Creek Elementary School)	75	70	5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)	56	57	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Brooker Creek Elementary School)	80	85	5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)	64	65	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Brooker Creek Elementary School)	88	81	7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)	54	58	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Brooker Creek Elementary School)	83	79	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)	60	58	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Brooker Creek Elementary School)	84	82	2%
5th Grade Science (Pinellas)	54	60	6%
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	634	548	13.6%
African American	12	13	8.3%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	23	12	47.8%
Hispanic	38	68	78.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	537	424	21%
Two or More Races	23	30	30.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	12.1%	15.9%	3.7%

Schools Near Brooker 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 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 Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Brooker Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3130 Forelock Rd	Tarpon Springs	34688	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	No	(727) 943-4600	548	38	14.4	15.9%	424 (77.4%)	13 (2.4%)	68 (12.4%)	12 (2.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (5.5%)	93.6	80^th of 2256 public elementary schools	96.5%		90.9	145^th of 2240 public elementary schools	93.5%	65	82.0	74.0	75.0				92.0	91.0	79.0				83.0					$12,527	$1,318	$11,209
Plato Academy Charter School Tarpon Springs	Public, Charter	K-8	2795 Keystone Rd	Tarpon Springs	34688	Pinellas County	Pinellas	Yes	No	No	No	(727) 939-6413	374	29	12.8	31.0%	288 (77.0%)	11 (2.9%)	52 (13.9%)	12 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.9%)	63.9	775^th of 2256 public elementary schools	65.6%		74.6	512^th of 2240 public elementary schools	77.1%	263	77.0	66.0	51.0	67.0	64.0	67.0	79.0	50.0	56.0	47.0		68.0	56.0	52.0	92.0	100.0	64.0	$8,481	$767	$7,714
Cypress Woods Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4900 Cypress Woods Blvd	Palm Harbor	34685	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	No	(727) 538-7325	709	48	14.7	24.4%	540 (76.2%)	16 (2.3%)	90 (12.7%)	22 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (5.8%)	91.9	116^th of 2256 public elementary schools	94.9%		93.2	88^th of 2240 public elementary schools	96.1%	28	81.0	65.0	79.0				85.0	85.0	88.0				81.0					$11,689	$1,062	$10,626
Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele	Public, Magnet	K-5	400 E Harrison St	Tarpon Springs	34689	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 943-5508	270	19	14.5	32.2%	203 (75.2%)	22 (8.1%)	29 (10.7%)	8 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	7 (2.6%)	96.9	22^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	99.0%		98.1	7^th of 2240 public elementary schools	99.7%	15	94.0	85.0	81.0				94.0	92.0	88.0				84.0					$12,160	$902	$11,259
Trinity Oaks Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1827 Trinity Oaks Blvd	Trinity	34655	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	No	(727) 774-0900	673	40	16.6	36.7%	496 (73.7%)	18 (2.7%)	109 (16.2%)	19 (2.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (4.5%)	63	800^th of 2256 public elementary schools	64.5%		58.6	874^th of 2240 public elementary schools	61.0%	74	64.0	55.0	61.0				66.0	60.0	57.0	100.0			52.0					$8,902	$1,159	$7,743
Tarpon Springs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	555 Pine St	Tarpon Springs	34689	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 943-5500	506	41	12.3	80.4%	153 (30.2%)	165 (32.6%)	144 (28.5%)	8 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (7.1%)	42.6	1273^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	43.6%		52.6	1030^th of 2240 public elementary schools	54.0%	243	70.0	46.0	42.0				38.0	59.0	48.0				49.0					$14,659	$2,393	$12,267
Sutherland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3150 N Belcher Rd	Palm Harbor	34683	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	No	(727) 724-1466	627	41	15.2	41.5%	466 (74.3%)	27 (4.3%)	91 (14.5%)	13 (2.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (4.6%)	89.3	202^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	91.0%		82.8	344^th of 2240 public elementary schools	84.6%	142	74.0	72.0	80.0				73.0	74.0	94.0				85.0					$10,839	$1,033	$9,806
Highland Lakes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1230 Highlands Blvd	Palm Harbor	34684	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	No	(727) 724-1429	529	38	13.9	43.7%	367 (69.4%)	24 (4.5%)	87 (16.4%)	15 (2.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	34 (6.4%)	71.4	612^th of 2256 public elementary schools	72.9%		65.9	719^th of 2240 public elementary schools	67.9%	107	70.0	53.0	60.0				63.0	67.0	75.0				68.0					$11,982	$1,262	$10,720
Athenian Academy Of Technology And The Arts	Public, Charter	K-8	3118 Seven Springs Blvd	New Port Richey	34655	Pasco County	Pasco	Yes	No	No	Yes	(727) 372-0200	376	24	15.6	68.1%	217 (57.7%)	19 (5.1%)	107 (28.5%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (7.4%)	86.9	257^th of 2256 public elementary schools	88.6%		86.1	264^th of 2240 public elementary schools	88.2%	7	81.0	85.0	74.0	75.0	63.0	86.0	86.0	76.0	74.0	76.0	84.0		62.0	86.0	79.0		100.0	$9,172	$760	$8,412
Seven Springs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8025 Mitchell Ranch Rd	New Port Richey	34655	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 774-9600	450	26	17.2	73.3%	262 (58.2%)	26 (5.8%)	117 (26.0%)	7 (1.6%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	34 (7.6%)	29.8	1629^th of 2256 public elementary schools	27.8%		31.1	1583^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	29.3%	46	36.0	53.0	47.0				35.0	56.0	32.0				43.0					$10,628	$1,998	$8,630

Frequently Asked Questions about Brooker Creek Elementary School

How many students attend Brooker Creek Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 548 students attended Brooker Creek Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Brooker Creek Elementary School?

Students at Brooker Creek Elementary School are 77% White, 12% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Asian.

Is Brooker Creek Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Brooker Creek Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 80^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools.

What district is Brooker Creek Elementary School in?

Pinellas

What schools do graduates of Brooker Creek Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Tarpon Springs Middle School
High : East Lake High School

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