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.
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Detail:
Public PK, KG-5
District:
Durham Public Schools
SchoolDigger Rank:
1151st of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,865
Students who attend Creekside Elementary usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 12.1
Number of students: 543
Racial breakdown:
White:
35.0%
Hispanic:
30.8%
African American:
20.6%
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Two or more races:
9.8%
Asian:
3.7%
American Indian:
0.2%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 49.9%
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