Creekside Elementary

Summary:

Creekside Elementary is a public elementary school in Durham, North Carolina, serving 543 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Durham Public Schools district, which is ranked 163 out of 242 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Creekside Elementary has a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of White (34.99%) and Hispanic (30.76%) students compared to the district and state averages. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better in EOG (End-of-Grade) tests, is generally lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd-grade math proficiency rate was 50.6%, compared to 56.6% for the district and 62.7% for the state. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with White students performing relatively well but Hispanic, English Language Learner, and Low Socioeconomic Status students performing significantly below average.

Creekside Elementary's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 604 out of 1,434 North Carolina elementary schools in 2017-2018 to 1,151 out of 1,505 in 2023-2024, with a consistent 1- or 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. When compared to nearby schools in the same district, such as Southwest Elementary, Creekside Elementary generally underperforms across most academic measures. Additionally, Creekside Elementary has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, reaching nearly 50% in recent years, which may be a contributing factor to the school's academic challenges.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 5321 Ephesus Church Road
       Durham, NC  27707


(919) 560-3919

District: Durham Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1151st of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,865 Help


Students who attend Creekside Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Rogers-Herr Middle
    Sherwood Githens Middle
High:    C E Jordan High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.1 Help
Number of students:  543

Racial breakdown:

White:
35.0%
Hispanic:
30.8%
African American:
20.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Creekside Elementary ranks worse than 76.5% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 19th among 30 ranked elementary schools in the Durham Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.51. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Creekside Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (35%), Hispanic (30.8%), African American (20.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 49.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Creekside Elementary is 12.1. 17 elementary schools in the Durham Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Creekside Elementary is $9,865, which is the lowest among 30 elementary schools in the Durham Public Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Creekside Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Creekside Elementary 1151st of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Creekside Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Durham Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Durham Public Schools 163rd of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Creekside Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Creekside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 47.21 755th 1276 40.8%
2007 53.30 682nd 1293 47.3%
2008 53.27 662nd 1324 50.0%
2009 52.46 734th 1354 45.8%
2010 47.81 810th 1363 40.6%
2011 48.17 822nd 1381 40.5%
2012 46.03 825th 1388 40.6%
2013 56.57 566th 1403 59.7%
2014 58.08 573rd 1390 58.8%
2015 60.58 565th 1440 60.8%
2016 64.20 491st 1425 65.5%
2017 56.00 654th 1429 54.2%
2018 58.54 604th 1434 57.9%
2019 46.68 825th 1473 44.0%
2021 41.33 854th 1489 42.6%
2022 34.15 1022nd 1514 32.5%
2023 34.71 1012th 1502 32.6%
2024 27.51 1151st 1505 23.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Creekside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 40.37 84th 133 36.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Creekside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.86 202nd 421 52.0%
2019 15.56 487th 497 2.0%
2022 20.87 444th 485 8.5%
2023 15.49 493rd 514 4.1%
2024 16.99 507th 533 4.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Creekside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 27.00 654th 801 18.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Creekside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.87 922nd 1332 30.8%
2019 21.03 1186th 1361 12.9%
2021 10.78 1302nd 1329 2.0%
2022 13.38 1306th 1366 4.4%
2023 19.06 1277th 1437 11.1%
2024 8.61 1418th 1450 2.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Creekside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.21 606th 1405 56.9%
2019 49.24 752nd 1424 47.2%
2021 42.71 787th 1440 45.3%
2022 29.85 1066th 1458 26.9%
2023 31.66 1047th 1459 28.2%
2024 25.43 1155th 1455 20.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Creekside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 47.45 403rd 878 54.1%
2022 31.28 446th 634 29.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Creekside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 59.14 303rd 612 50.5%
2021 29.05 431st 494 12.8%
2022 8.43 489th 500 2.2%
2023 46.22 463rd 582 20.4%
2024 35.22 597th 669 10.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Creekside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.46 624th 1413 55.8%
2019 44.57 833rd 1430 41.7%
2021 39.23 864th 1444 40.2%
2022 39.16 912th 1464 37.7%
2023 39.97 919th 1461 37.1%
2024 31.04 1060th 1464 27.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Creekside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.51 280th 927 69.8%
2019 51.20 421st 949 55.6%
2021 46.07 416th 896 53.6%
2022 34.74 626th 927 32.5%
2023 24.26 772nd 933 17.3%
2024 30.69 701st 924 24.1%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Creekside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.17 712th 851 16.3%
2019 12.43 841st 865 2.8%
2021 10.41 830th 843 1.5%
2022 12.55 869th 893 2.7%
2023 11.07 895th 915 2.2%
2024 9.71 935th 951 1.7%
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Rank History for White students at Creekside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.63 29th 1178 97.5%
2019 84.13 124th 1183 89.5%
2021 64.28 389th 1172 66.8%
2022 59.35 460th 1194 61.5%
2023 75.38 246th 1183 79.2%
2024 65.58 373rd 1166 68.0%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, 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.

Creekside Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Creekside Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 119 102 27 116 1 n/a n/a 0 365
2006 238 217 50 125 0 n/a n/a 0 630
2007 289 203 54 120 1 n/a n/a 33 700
2008 352 247 61 175 0 n/a n/a 37 872
2009 313 286 74 180 0 n/a n/a 0 853
2010 327 285 71 180 2 n/a n/a 0 865
2011 344 208 61 209 8 0 28 0 858
2012 349 230 65 230 9 0 34 0 917
2013 307 228 48 248 9 0 34 0 874
2014 299 236 60 226 12 0 36 0 869
2015 305 235 59 249 8 0 36 0 892
2016 336 241 57 240 3 0 41 0 918
2017 332 233 47 240 2 1 34 0 889
2018 334 239 41 242 2 1 32 0 891
2019 359 201 40 205 4 1 47 0 857
2020 368 193 39 237 0 1 60 0 898
2021 314 175 33 223 0 0 58 0 803
2022 306 180 34 201 1 0 66 0 788
2023 190 112 20 167 1 0 53 0 543

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 365 n/a n/a 48.2
2006 630 n/a n/a 33.3
2007 700 n/a n/a 22.9
2008 872 50.3 17.3 34.3
2009 853 56.6 15.1 31.8
2010 865 49.3 17.5 39.5
2011 858 48.0 17.8 39.6
2012 917 49.5 18.5 40.5
2013 874 54.0 16.1 47.1
2014 869 58.5 14.8 44.8
2015 892 58.0 15.3 45.6
2016 918 60.0 15.3 46.3
2017 889 58.0 15.3 43.8
2018 891 57.0 15.6 40
2019 857 57.2 14.9 43.1
2020 898 54.7 16.4 39.1
2021 803 58.0 13.8 35.9
2022 788 55.0 14.3 33.4
2023 543 44.7 12.1 49.9

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 Creekside Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 365 n/a n/a 48.2
2006 630 n/a n/a 33.3
2007 700 n/a n/a 22.9
2008 872 50.3 17.3 34.3
2009 853 56.6 15.1 31.8
2010 865 49.3 17.5 39.5
2011 858 48.0 17.8 39.6
2012 917 49.5 18.5 40.5
2013 874 54.0 16.1 47.1
2014 869 58.5 14.8 44.8
2015 892 58.0 15.3 45.6
2016 918 60.0 15.3 46.3
2017 889 58.0 15.3 43.8
2018 891 57.0 15.6 40
2019 857 57.2 14.9 43.1
2020 898 54.7 16.4 39.1
2021 803 58.0 13.8 35.9
2022 788 55.0 14.3 33.4
2023 543 44.7 12.1 49.9

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 Creekside Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $804 (8.2%) $9,060 (91.8%) $9,864

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Creekside Elementary

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 825th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 1012th of 1502 Elementary schools
 11.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Creekside Elementary)54.150
 4.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Durham Public Schools)5256.5
 4.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Creekside Elementary)50.630.9
 19.7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Durham Public Schools)44.739.3
 5.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Creekside Elementary)61.446
 15.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Durham Public Schools)47.151.1
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Creekside Elementary)61.448
 13.4%
   4th Grade Reading (Durham Public Schools)48.549.9
 1.4%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Creekside Elementary)56.553.1
 3.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Durham Public Schools)46.651.5
 4.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Creekside Elementary)51.443.9
 7.5%
   5th Grade Reading (Durham Public Schools)44.643.1
 1.5%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Creekside Elementary)7155.6
 15.4%
   5th Grade Science (Durham Public Schools)68.865.9
 2.9%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students857543
 36.6%
African American201112
 44.3%
American Indian41
 75%
Asian4020
 50%
Hispanic205167
 18.5%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White359190
 47.1%
Two or More Races4753
 12.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients43.1%49.9%
 6.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Creekside Elementary

Students at Creekside Elementary are 35% White, 31% Hispanic, 21% African American, 10% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 543 students attended Creekside Elementary.

Creekside Elementary ranks in the bottom 23.5% of North Carolina elementary schools.

Students who attend Creekside Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Rogers-Herr Middle
Middle : Sherwood Githens Middle
High : C E Jordan High


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