Creekside Elementary - 07

Summary:

Creekside Elementary - 07 is a public elementary school serving grades 3-5 in Spearfish, South Dakota, with 498 students. This school consistently ranks in the top half of South Dakota elementary schools, with a current ranking of 68 out of 201 schools and a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Creekside Elementary - 07 outperforms the state average in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency across all grade levels, with its 4th-grade students standing out with 62.42% proficient or better in ELA and 58.38% in Mathematics. The school's Hispanic and multi-racial student groups also perform exceptionally well, ranking in the top 5 and top 12 in the state, respectively, for their ELA and Mathematics proficiency. Additionally, the school's female students perform better than the state average, ranking 49th out of 165 South Dakota elementary schools in ELA.

While Creekside Elementary - 07 has a slightly higher chronic absenteeism rate compared to the state average, its spending per student has increased over the years, reaching $8,840 in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average. Compared to nearby schools, Creekside Elementary's performance is generally stronger than West Elementary and Mountain View Elementary, both part of the Spearfish School District 40-2. However, Sturgis Elementary, part of the Meade School District 46-1, outperforms Creekside Elementary in both ELA and Mathematics proficiency.


Detail:

Public 3-5

 2325 N Ave
       Spearfish, SD  57783


(605) 717-1210

District: Spearfish School District 40-2

SchoolDigger Rank:
68th of 201 South Dakota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,840 Help


Students who attend Creekside Elementary - 07 usually attend:

Middle:    Spearfish Middle School - 05
High:    Spearfish High School - 01

Student/teacher ratio:  13.8 Help
Number of students:  519

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.3%
Hispanic:
5.4%
Two or more races:
5.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  17.1% Help


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Compare Details Creekside Elementary - 07 ranks better than 66.2% of elementary schools in South Dakota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.88. (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 Creekside Elementary - 07 has the largest elementary school student body size in the Spearfish School District 40-2. Racial makeup is: White (86.3%), Hispanic (5.4%), two or more races (5.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 17.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Spearfish School District 40-2. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Creekside Elementary - 07 is 13.8, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Spearfish School District 40-2! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Creekside Elementary - 07 is $8,840, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Spearfish School District 40-2!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Creekside Elementary - 07:

SchoolDigger ranks Creekside Elementary - 07 68th of 201 South Dakota public elementary schools. (See Creekside Elementary - 07 in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Creekside Elementary - 07

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Rank History for all students at Creekside Elementary - 07

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 65.10 59th 187 68.4%
2004 66.01 66th 189 65.1%
2005 64.64 74th 194 61.9%
2006 61.07 92nd 197 53.3%
2007 60.45 92nd 194 52.6%
2008 60.92 91st 194 53.1%
2009 61.61 78th 196 60.2%
2010 54.60 116th 206 43.7%
2011 52.84 119th 205 42.0%
2015 63.63 74th 209 64.6%
2016 68.61 55th 206 73.3%
2017 58.46 89th 207 57.0%
2018 56.90 94th 204 53.9%
2019 59.54 75th 206 63.6%
2021 67.15 59th 202 70.8%
2022 60.90 75th 202 62.9%
2023 61.34 81st 204 60.3%
2024 62.88 68th 201 66.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Creekside Elementary - 07

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 51.10 5th 12 58.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Creekside Elementary - 07

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.96 27th 62 56.5%
2022 47.95 29th 61 52.5%
2023 41.06 41st 72 43.1%
2024 42.48 34th 72 52.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Creekside Elementary - 07

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.34 29th 121 76.0%
2019 60.20 42nd 121 65.3%
2021 78.50 14th 106 86.8%
2022 64.58 21st 80 73.8%
2023 48.75 53rd 112 52.7%
2024 60.54 29th 110 73.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Creekside Elementary - 07

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.86 69th 163 57.7%
2019 62.13 52nd 155 66.5%
2021 61.86 58th 151 61.6%
2022 60.35 56th 150 62.7%
2023 64.74 44th 154 71.4%
2024 66.80 49th 165 70.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Creekside Elementary - 07

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.12 89th 170 47.6%
2019 59.65 57th 160 64.4%
2021 71.81 40th 157 74.5%
2022 62.50 51st 154 66.9%
2023 57.28 68th 166 59.0%
2024 59.19 66th 161 59.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Creekside Elementary - 07

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.44 8th 18 55.6%
2019 90.76 2nd 21 90.5%
2022 58.70 5th 18 72.2%
2024 65.08 5th 22 77.3%
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Rank History for White students at Creekside Elementary - 07

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.93 108th 186 41.9%
2019 51.55 90th 191 52.9%
2021 59.33 74th 185 60.0%
2022 56.09 76th 184 58.7%
2023 55.82 85th 185 54.1%
2024 55.84 81st 184 56.0%
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Data source: test scores: South Dakota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Creekside Elementary - 07

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 355 1 2 9 9 n/a n/a 0 376
1995 351 1 3 2 12 n/a n/a 0 369
1996 351 1 3 2 12 n/a n/a 0 369
1997 368 2 1 4 15 n/a n/a 0 390
1998 380 2 2 13 15 n/a n/a 0 412
1999 368 2 2 9 14 n/a n/a 0 395
2000 373 5 4 7 18 n/a n/a 0 407
2001 365 6 3 7 14 n/a n/a 0 395
2002 436 3 3 9 18 n/a n/a 0 469
2003 436 3 3 9 18 n/a n/a 0 469
2004 383 1 3 8 13 n/a n/a 0 408
2005 411 2 4 8 22 n/a n/a 0 447
2006 395 3 7 8 20 n/a n/a 0 433
2007 400 4 9 6 21 n/a n/a 0 440
2008 353 2 8 11 15 n/a n/a 0 389
2009 355 3 7 18 19 n/a n/a 0 402
2010 354 1 8 19 20 n/a n/a 0 402
2011 374 3 6 19 23 2 8 0 435
2012 375 2 7 24 23 0 9 0 440
2013 414 3 3 22 23 0 10 0 475
2014 450 1 4 20 12 1 16 0 504
2015 469 1 4 24 21 1 16 0 536
2016 486 0 3 26 16 0 16 0 547
2017 526 2 3 31 17 0 13 0 592
2018 537 6 6 32 18 1 12 0 612
2019 513 8 4 30 12 1 15 0 583
2020 496 7 8 29 11 2 19 0 572
2021 469 6 5 24 8 2 17 0 531
2022 454 3 8 26 8 0 20 0 519
2023 436 3 5 21 13 0 20 0 498
2024 448 2 6 28 7 1 27 0 519

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Creekside Elementary - 07

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 376 18.3 20.5 n/a
1995 369 19.8 18.6 n/a
1996 369 19.8 18.6 n/a
1997 390 21.2 18.4 22.1
1998 412 21.7 19.0 32
1999 395 28.8 13.7 29.4
2000 407 27.7 14.7 23.6
2001 395 26.3 15.0 25.8
2002 469 27.0 17.4 27.3
2003 469 27.0 17.4 27.3
2004 408 26.8 15.2 25.2
2005 447 29.9 14.9 22.4
2006 433 28.0 15.5 27.3
2007 440 27.9 15.8 28.6
2008 389 26.9 14.5 27.2
2009 402 27.0 14.9 24.6
2010 402 29.8 13.4 30.1
2011 435 30.2 14.3 34.3
2012 440 27.7 15.8 33.2
2013 475 30.7 15.4 33.9
2014 504 30.8 16.3 33.1
2015 536 32.0 16.7 31.7
2016 547 34.0 16.0 30.2
2017 592 34.9 16.9 27.4
2018 612 35.5 17.2 29.1
2019 583 36.3 16.0 27.1
2020 572 36.3 15.7 28.7
2021 531 37.3 14.2 23.2
2022 519 38.2 13.5 14.8
2023 498 36.4 13.6 13.7
2024 519 37.4 13.8 17.1

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 - 07

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 376 18.3 20.5 n/a
1995 369 19.8 18.6 n/a
1996 369 19.8 18.6 n/a
1997 390 21.2 18.4 22.1
1998 412 21.7 19.0 32
1999 395 28.8 13.7 29.4
2000 407 27.7 14.7 23.6
2001 395 26.3 15.0 25.8
2002 469 27.0 17.4 27.3
2003 469 27.0 17.4 27.3
2004 408 26.8 15.2 25.2
2005 447 29.9 14.9 22.4
2006 433 28.0 15.5 27.3
2007 440 27.9 15.8 28.6
2008 389 26.9 14.5 27.2
2009 402 27.0 14.9 24.6
2010 402 29.8 13.4 30.1
2011 435 30.2 14.3 34.3
2012 440 27.7 15.8 33.2
2013 475 30.7 15.4 33.9
2014 504 30.8 16.3 33.1
2015 536 32.0 16.7 31.7
2016 547 34.0 16.0 30.2
2017 592 34.9 16.9 27.4
2018 612 35.5 17.2 29.1
2019 583 36.3 16.0 27.1
2020 572 36.3 15.7 28.7
2021 531 37.3 14.2 23.2
2022 519 38.2 13.5 14.8
2023 498 36.4 13.6 13.7
2024 519 37.4 13.8 17.1

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Creekside Elementary - 07

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $398 (5.5%) $6,847 (94.5%) $7,245
2021 $960 (11.0%) $7,748 (89.0%) $8,709
2022 $799 (9.3%) $7,804 (90.7%) $8,602
2023 $757 (8.6%) $8,084 (91.4%) $8,840

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Creekside Elementary - 07

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 75th of 206 Elementary schoolsRanks 81st of 204 Elementary schools
 3.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Creekside Elementary - 07)50.348.8
 1.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Spearfish School District 40-2)50.348.8
 1.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)49.145.3
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Creekside Elementary - 07)52.559.5
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Spearfish School District 40-2)52.559.5
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)52.751.1
 1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Creekside Elementary - 07)63.257.1
 6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Spearfish School District 40-2)63.257.1
 6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)50.347.2
 3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Creekside Elementary - 07)65.455.3
 10.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Spearfish School District 40-2)65.455.3
 10.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)4947.7
 1.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Creekside Elementary - 07)59.557.1
 2.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Spearfish School District 40-2)59.557.1
 2.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)54.148.7
 5.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Creekside Elementary - 07)51.447.2
 4.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Spearfish School District 40-2)51.447.2
 4.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)40.539.4
 1.2%
5th Grade Science (Creekside Elementary - 07)44.842.9
 1.8%
   5th Grade Science (Spearfish School District 40-2)44.842.9
 1.8%
   5th Grade Science (South Dakota)42.139.9
 2.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Creekside Elementary - 07)57.854.3
 3.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Spearfish School District 40-2)54.854.5
 0.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)53.249.7
 3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Creekside Elementary - 07)56.254.1
 2.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Spearfish School District 40-2)48.147.8
 0.3%
   All Grades Mathematics (South Dakota)44.941.9
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students583498
 14.6%
African American83
 62.5%
American Indian1213
 8.3%
Asian45
 25%
Hispanic3021
 30%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White513436
 15%
Two or More Races1520
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients27.1%13.7%
 13.4%


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Students who attend Creekside Elementary - 07 usually go on to attend:

Middle : Spearfish Middle School - 05
High : Spearfish High School - 01

In the 2023-24 school year, 519 students attended Creekside Elementary - 07.

Students at Creekside Elementary - 07 are 86% White, 5% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% American Indian, 1% Asian.

Creekside Elementary - 07 ranks 68th of 201 South Dakota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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