Creekside Elementary School

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Creekside Elementary School ranks 340 th of 685 Kentucky elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Creekside Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Sonora, Kentucky, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 419 students. The school is part of the Hardin County School District, which is ranked 90 out of 159 districts in Kentucky and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Creekside Elementary School's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is consistently lower than the Hardin County and Kentucky state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Creekside's 3rd-grade math proficiency rate was 26%, compared to 41% for Hardin County and 43% for the state. The school's performance in reading and other subjects also lags behind the district and state averages. Compared to nearby schools in the Hardin County district, such as Heartland Elementary, G.C. Burkhead Elementary, and Cecilia Valley Elementary, Creekside generally performs worse. However, Creekside outperforms some schools in the Elizabethtown Independent district, such as Morningside Elementary and Helmwood Heights Elementary, in certain subject areas.

Creekside Elementary has a relatively high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 50.6% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. This is higher than the state average and some nearby schools, such as Heartland Elementary (44.54%) and G.C. Burkhead Elementary (53.76%). The school's performance on academic measures is generally lower for student subgroups, such as low-income, special education, and minority students, compared to their peers at other schools. These challenges, along with fluctuations in per-student spending and the school's ranking and rating over the years, suggest that Creekside Elementary may be facing difficulties in terms of resource allocation and consistent improvement efforts.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

151 Horseshoe Bend Rd
Sonora, KY 42776

(270) 369-8460

District: Hardin County

SchoolDigger Rank:
340^th of 685 Kentucky Elementary Schools

Students who attend Creekside Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	East Hardin Middle School
High:	Central Hardin High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.0

Number of students: 419

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.6%

Two or more races:

5.5%

Hispanic:

4.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 50.6%

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Performance Trends

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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.5. (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.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Creekside Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Creekside Elementary School 340^th of 685 Kentucky public elementary schools. (See Creekside Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Hardin County:

SchoolDigger ranks Hardin County 90^th of 159 Kentucky 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	KY State Percentile
2007	35.91	434^th	638	32.0%
2008	53.02	321^st	651	50.7%
2009	55.31	313^th	658	52.4%
2010	68.37	199^th	683	70.9%
2011	49.69	370^th	688	46.2%
2012	60.77	244^th	713	65.8%
2013	53.85	324^th	719	54.9%
2014	62.43	240^th	705	66.0%
2015	47.40	392^nd	698	43.8%
2016	53.76	318^th	690	53.9%
2017	44.67	416^th	694	40.1%
2018	47.61	372^nd	691	46.2%
2019	41.06	465^th	700	33.6%
2021	41.42	304^th	517	41.2%
2022	27.71	505^th	684	26.2%
2023	45.75	371^st	687	46.0%
2024	48.50	340^th	685	50.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Creekside Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	41.90	427^th	661	35.4%

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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	KY State Percentile
2018	42.02	396^th	631	37.2%
2019	36.75	466^th	664	29.8%
2022	14.35	619^th	667	7.2%
2023	29.70	498^th	670	25.7%
2024	40.39	405^th	665	39.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Creekside Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	61.34	238^th	663	64.1%
2019	42.88	436^th	671	35.0%
2022	26.70	498^th	641	22.3%
2023	42.85	371^st	639	41.9%
2024	53.72	287^th	644	55.4%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Creekside Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	34.52	286^th	445	35.7%
2019	34.74	290^th	474	38.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Creekside Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	34.48	481^st	665	27.7%
2019	40.54	447^th	676	33.9%
2022	27.60	495^th	657	24.7%
2023	44.60	361^st	652	44.6%
2024	34.50	440^th	652	32.5%

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Rank History for White students at Creekside Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	43.95	341^st	593	42.5%
2019	39.84	386^th	592	34.8%
2021	30.90	259^th	337	23.1%
2022	18.97	565^th	656	13.9%
2023	38.00	410^th	658	37.7%
2024	42.67	364^th	659	44.8%

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Data source: test scores: Kentucky 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.

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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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
2006	371	18	5	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	398
2007	415	11	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	2	435
2008	415	23	0	8	1	n/a	n/a	1	448
2009	431	11	4	9	0	n/a	n/a	1	456
2010	497	15	1	12	1	n/a	n/a	1	527
2011	507	14	1	14	0	1	4	0	541
2012	541	4	0	15	2	0	14	0	576
2013	551	5	0	15	2	0	12	0	585
2014	515	6	0	16	1	0	15	0	553
2015	484	7	1	15	0	0	14	0	521
2016	449	6	2	15	0	0	22	0	494
2017	408	13	3	17	0	0	17	0	458
2018	404	13	1	12	1	0	21	0	452
2019	397	10	1	12	2	0	22	0	444
2020	360	11	1	17	0	0	22	0	411
2021	334	9	0	20	0	0	22	0	385
2022	348	8	1	22	0	0	29	0	408
2023	367	7	2	20	0	0	23	0	419

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
2006	398	28.0	14.2	51
2007	435	28.0	15.5	49.4
2008	448	28.0	16.0	45
2009	456	27.0	16.9	49.7
2010	527	24.5	21.5	51.3
2011	541	33.5	16.1	52.5
2012	576	34.5	16.6	51.6
2013	585	35.0	16.7	56.9
2014	553	33.2	16.6	51
2015	521	21.0	24.8	51.8
2016	494	30.0	16.4	56.3
2017	458	29.2	15.6	57.9
2018	452	29.2	15.4	60.6
2019	444	28.5	15.5	55.2
2020	411	26.5	15.5	50.4
2021	385	23.4	16.3	44.7
2022	408	26.5	15.3	36
2023	419	29.9	14.0	50.6

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
2006	398	28.0	14.2	51
2007	435	28.0	15.5	49.4
2008	448	28.0	16.0	45
2009	456	27.0	16.9	49.7
2010	527	24.5	21.5	51.3
2011	541	33.5	16.1	52.5
2012	576	34.5	16.6	51.6
2013	585	35.0	16.7	56.9
2014	553	33.2	16.6	51
2015	521	21.0	24.8	51.8
2016	494	30.0	16.4	56.3
2017	458	29.2	15.6	57.9
2018	452	29.2	15.4	60.6
2019	444	28.5	15.5	55.2
2020	411	26.5	15.5	50.4
2021	385	23.4	16.3	44.7
2022	408	26.5	15.3	36
2023	419	29.9	14.0	50.6

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 Creekside Elementary School

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$713 (3.8%)	$124 (0.7%)	$863 (4.6%)	$16,817 (88.8%)	$1,984 (10.5%)	$9,862 (52.1%)	$18,932
2019	$757 (0.3%)	$2,111 (0.8%)	$7,654 (2.9%)	$255,794 (97.3%)	$28,092 (10.7%)	$6,002 (2.3%)	$262,794
2020	$825 (4.0%)	$217 (1.1%)	$1,042 (5.0%)	$17,525 (84.9%)	$2,078 (10.1%)	$19,603 (94.9%)	$20,646
2021	$1,111 (5.1%)	$551 (2.5%)	$1,662 (7.6%)	$17,064 (78.2%)	$2,461 (11.3%)	$19,525 (89.5%)	$21,816
2022	$1,723 (7.1%)	$1,049 (4.3%)	$2,777 (11.4%)	$18,567 (76.2%)	$3,029 (12.4%)	$21,596 (88.6%)	$24,373

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Creekside Elementary School

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Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 465^th of 700 Elementary schools	Ranks 371^st of 687 Elementary schools	12.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	444	419	5.6%
African American	10	7	30%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	1	2	100%
Hispanic	12	20	66.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	397	367	7.6%
Two or More Races	22	23	4.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	55.2%	50.6%	4.6%

Schools Near Creekside Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KSA Mathematics (2024)			KSA Reading (2024)						KSA Science (2024)	KSA Writing (2024)	KSA Social Studies (2024)		KSA Editing and Mechanics (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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	KSA Mathematics 3rd Grade	KSA Mathematics 4th Grade	KSA Mathematics 5th Grade	KSA Reading 3rd Grade	KSA Reading 4th Grade	KSA Reading 5th Grade	KSA Reading 6th Grade	KSA Reading 7th Grade	KSA Reading 8th Grade	KSA Science 4th Grade	KSA Writing 5th Grade	KSA Social Studies 5th Grade	KSA Social Studies 8th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 5th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Creekside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	151 Horseshoe Bend Rd	Sonora	42776	Hardin County	Hardin County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 369-8460	419	30	14.0	50.6%	367 (87.6%)	7 (1.7%)	20 (4.8%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.5%)	48.5	340^th of 685 public elementary schools	50.4%		45.8	371^st of 687 public elementary schools	46.0%	31	26.0	59.0	43.0	40.0	57.0	43.0				34.0	49.0	38.0		43.0		$24,373	$1,723	$1,049	$2,777	$18,567	$3,029	$21,596
Lakewood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	265 Learning Place Ln	Cecilia	42724	Hardin County	Hardin County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 862-4516	459	33	13.9	50.1%	410 (89.3%)	12 (2.6%)	20 (4.4%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	12 (2.6%)	51.4	330^th of 685 public elementary schools	51.8%		60.1	248^th of 687 public elementary schools	63.9%	82	52.0	47.0	42.0	43.0	53.0	55.0				42.0	31.0	34.0		42.0		$24,172	$1,842	$977	$2,823	$18,359	$2,990	$21,349
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School	Public	K-5	2101 Lincoln Farm Road	Hodgenville	42748	Larue County	LaRue County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 358-4112	451	29	15.4	52.8%	410 (90.9%)	3 (0.7%)	17 (3.8%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.0%)	52.8	316^th of 685 public elementary schools	53.9%		60.5	242^nd of 687 public elementary schools	64.8%	74	37.0	44.0	32.0	41.0	55.0	52.0				34.0	47.0	49.0		61.0		$13,829	$1,068	$550	$1,618	$9,851	$1,286	$11,137
Cecilia Valley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	931 E. Main St.	Cecilia	42724	Hardin County	Hardin County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 862-3287	441	29	15.0	50.8%	386 (87.5%)	4 (0.9%)	29 (6.6%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.9%)	54.2	305^th of 685 public elementary schools	55.5%		67	183^rd of 687 public elementary schools	73.4%	122	61.0	49.0	47.0	39.0	53.0	44.0				24.0	51.0	46.0		46.0		$24,015	$2,237	$907	$3,151	$18,034	$2,834	$20,866
Bonnieville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	7874 N Dixie Hwy	Bonnieville	42713	Hart County	Hart County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 531-1111	323	21	15.3	65.6%	301 (93.2%)	1 (0.3%)	14 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.9%)	14.9	602^nd of 685 public elementary schools	12.1%		10.8	640^th of 687 public elementary schools	6.8%	38		26.0	27.0	32.0	32.0	27.0	37.0	25.0	30.0	23.0			35.0	23.0	39.0	$13,545	$1,712	$769	$2,481	$9,158	$1,994	$11,054
Hodgenville Elementary School	Public	K-5	33 Eagle Lane	Hodgenville	42748	Larue County	LaRue County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 358-3506	539	36	14.8	53.2%	464 (86.1%)	11 (2.0%)	36 (6.7%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (4.6%)	43.5	384^th of 685 public elementary schools	43.9%		61.7	236^th of 687 public elementary schools	65.6%	148	38.0	49.0	29.0	38.0	52.0	46.0				31.0	32.0	40.0		54.0		$13,318	$1,109	$565	$1,674	$9,237	$1,292	$10,530
G C Burkhead Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1323 St. John Road	Elizabethtown	42701	Hardin County	Hardin County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 769-5983	811	49	16.4	53.8%	564 (69.5%)	55 (6.8%)	77 (9.5%)	24 (3.0%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	87 (10.7%)	54.2	304^th of 685 public elementary schools	55.6%		61.3	239^th of 687 public elementary schools	65.2%	65	47.0	52.0	42.0	50.0	54.0	43.0				38.0	39.0	46.0		44.0		$21,325	$1,410	$859	$2,271	$16,453	$2,599	$19,052
Morningside Elementary School	Public	1-5	313 Morningside Dr	Elizabethtown	42701	Hardin County	Elizabethtown Independent	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 769-3359	452	31	14.4	50.4%	297 (65.7%)	51 (11.3%)	45 (10.0%)	8 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	50 (11.1%)	46.7	353^rd of 685 public elementary schools	48.5%		60.4	244^th of 687 public elementary schools	64.5%	109	42.0	27.0	36.0	51.0	50.0	54.0				41.0	30.0	47.0		40.0		$12,312	$1,024	$560	$1,584	$8,819	$1,909	$10,728
Panther Academy	Public	PK-K	634 N. Mulberry St.	Elizabethtown	42701	Hardin County	Elizabethtown Independent	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 765-3007	207	14	14.6	50.7%	144 (69.6%)	20 (9.7%)	13 (6.3%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (13.5%)								(n/a)																$12,432	$784	$601	$1,385	$9,055	$1,992	$11,047
Helmwood Heights Elementary School	Public	1-5	307 Cardinal Dr	Elizabethtown	42701	Hardin County	Elizabethtown Independent	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 769-1328	408	27	15.1	51.5%	271 (66.4%)	44 (10.8%)	28 (6.9%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	60 (14.7%)	38.4	430^th of 685 public elementary schools	37.2%		60.1	249^th of 687 public elementary schools	63.8%	181	37.0	32.0	23.0	40.0	38.0	43.0				29.0	57.0	38.0		52.0		$12,316	$976	$586	$1,562	$9,183	$1,570	$10,754

Frequently Asked Questions about Creekside Elementary School

Is Creekside Elementary School a good school?

Creekside Elementary School ranks 340^th of 685 Kentucky elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Creekside Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 419 students attended Creekside Elementary School.

What district is Creekside Elementary School in?

Hardin County

What schools do graduates of Creekside Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : East Hardin Middle School
High : Central Hardin High School

What is the racial makeup of Creekside Elementary School?

Students at Creekside Elementary School are 88% White, 5% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 2% African American.

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