Creekside Elementary

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Creekside Elementary ranks 2992 nd of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Creekside Elementary is a public elementary school in Livingston, Texas, serving 515 students in grades 1-5. The school is part of the Livingston Independent School District, which is ranked 506 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Creekside Elementary faces several challenges, including declining overall performance and significant variation in student group outcomes. The school's academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is generally below the district and state averages across grade levels and subject areas. For example, the school's 3rd grade reading proficiency rate was 45.37%, compared to the district's 53.87% and the state's 48.85%. However, Creekside Elementary performs exceptionally well for English Language Learners, ranking in the top 10% of Texas elementary schools in this category, and above average for students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking in the top 50% of Texas elementary schools.

When compared to other nearby schools in the Livingston Independent School District, Creekside Elementary generally performs worse on academic measures, with lower STAAR test scores and lower statewide rankings. For example, Timber Creek Elementary and Cedar Grove Elementary both outperform Creekside Elementary on most metrics. However, the school's high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, at 76.5%, likely contributes to its academic challenges, though the school is effectively supporting this student group.

Detail:

Public 1-5

1 Lions Ave
Livingston, TX 77351

(936) 328-5000

District: Livingston Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2992^nd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,867

Student/teacher ratio: 17.5

Number of students: 516

Racial breakdown:

White:

51.4%

Hispanic:

32.6%

African American:

8.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 77.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Creekside Elementary ranks worse than 64% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Livingston Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.04. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (51.4%), Hispanic (32.6%), African American (8.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 77.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Creekside Elementary is 17.5, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Livingston Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)

Compare Creekside Elementary employs 29.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Creekside Elementary is $10,867, which is the 2^nd highest among 3 elementary schools in the Livingston Independent School District (Isd).

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Creekside Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Creekside Elementary 2992^nd of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Creekside Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Livingston Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Livingston Independent School District (Isd) 506^th of 968 Texas 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	TX State Percentile
2021	51.53	1957^th	4578	57.3%
2022	66.11	1310^th	4581	71.4%
2023	39.51	2831^st	4647	39.1%
2024	37.04	2992^nd	4675	36.0%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Creekside Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	53.60	421^st	961	56.2%
2022	32.18	752^nd	1004	25.1%
2023	11.43	1046^th	1099	4.8%
2024	29.51	889^th	1114	20.2%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Creekside Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	79.93	342^nd	3446	90.1%
2022	81.60	330^th	3487	90.5%
2023	51.14	1616^th	3556	54.6%
2024	37.02	2381^st	3638	34.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Creekside Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	73.80	468^th	3799	87.7%
2022	59.45	1094^th	3952	72.3%
2023	53.06	1462^nd	4086	64.2%
2024	57.00	1435^th	4261	66.3%

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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	TX State Percentile
2021	66.48	1046^th	4451	76.5%
2022	74.96	653^rd	4477	85.4%
2023	49.85	2196^th	4521	51.4%
2024	42.85	2688^th	4560	41.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Creekside Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	49.40	2059^th	4499	54.2%
2022	60.04	1559^th	4561	65.8%
2023	37.67	2933^rd	4588	36.1%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Creekside Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	58.71	1275^th	4331	70.6%
2022	76.55	550^th	4461	87.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Creekside Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	53.84	1797^th	4498	60.0%
2022	69.24	1151^st	4563	74.8%
2023	42.53	2592^nd	4585	43.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Creekside Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	32.62	1737^th	2444	28.9%
2022	32.91	1762^nd	2421	27.2%
2023	24.70	2070^th	2443	15.3%
2024	34.85	1680^th	2421	30.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Creekside Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	73.20	754^th	4329	82.6%
2022	79.21	551^st	4376	87.4%
2023	50.31	2042^nd	4401	53.6%
2024	48.77	2196^th	4431	50.4%

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Rank History for White students at Creekside Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	20.80	2702^nd	3082	12.3%
2022	44.31	1839^th	3082	40.3%
2023	25.34	2586^th	3106	16.7%
2024	23.94	2599^th	3078	15.6%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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: Texas Education Agency

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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	Total
2020	273	40	5	134	5	0	22	479
2021	261	29	7	134	6	0	29	466
2022	255	33	7	153	4	1	31	484
2023	268	40	5	162	2	1	37	515
2024	265	44	3	168	3	0	33	516

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
2020	479	33.6	14.2	68.7
2021	466	34.4	13.5	75.1
2022	484	29.5	16.4	66.5
2023	515	29.1	17.6	76.5
2024	516	29.3	17.5	77.9

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
2020	479	33.6	14.2	68.7
2021	466	34.4	13.5	75.1
2022	484	29.5	16.4	66.5
2023	515	29.1	17.6	76.5
2024	516	29.3	17.5	77.9

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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$1,720 (17.3%)	$8,227 (82.7%)	$9,946
2021	$1,850 (17.0%)	$9,016 (83.0%)	$10,867

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Schools Near Creekside Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Reading (2024)				STAAR Mathematics (2024)				STAAR Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
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	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Creekside Elementary	Public	1-5	1 Lions Ave	Livingston	77351	Polk County	Livingston Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(936) 328-5000	516	29	17.5	77.9%	265 (51.4%)	44 (8.5%)	168 (32.6%)	3 (0.6%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (6.4%)	37	2992^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	36.0%		39.5	2831^st of 4647 public elementary schools	39.1%	161	45.4	25.6	33.9		53.3	32.1	23.9		26.6	$10,867	$1,850	$9,016
Cedar Grove Elementary	Public	1-5	819 W Church St	Livingston	77351	Polk County	Livingston Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(936) 328-4000	530	31	17.2	68.7%	319 (60.2%)	36 (6.8%)	153 (28.9%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.8%)	57.6	1703^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	63.6%		56.5	1791^st of 4647 public elementary schools	61.5%	88	62.4	47.0	47.1		46.8	54.0	48.1		20.2	$10,576	$1,537	$9,038
Timber Creek Elementary	Public	1-5	701 N Willis	Livingston	77351	Polk County	Livingston Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(936) 328-1000	528	32	16.3	77.1%	295 (55.9%)	50 (9.5%)	155 (29.4%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (4.7%)	71.9	1047^th of 4675 public elementary schools	77.6%		52.2	2049^th of 4647 public elementary schools	55.9%	1002	53.8	50.5	59.0		48.1	54.2	76.0		38.0	$10,701	$1,563	$9,138
Pine Ridge Pri	Public	PK-K	1200 Millridge St	Livingston	77351	Polk County	Livingston Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(936) 328-3000	437	29	15.0	79.9%	236 (54.0%)	40 (9.2%)	121 (27.7%)	3 (0.7%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (7.8%)								(n/a)										$10,928	$1,808	$9,120
Goodrich Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	234 Katie Simpson St	Goodrich	77335	Polk County	Goodrich Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(936) 365-1100	147	8	18.9	80.3%	63 (42.9%)	14 (9.5%)	61 (41.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (6.1%)	19	4090^th of 4675 public elementary schools	12.5%		22	3881^st of 4647 public elementary schools	16.5%	209	25.0	33.3	33.3		16.7	25.0	30.0		19.1	$11,375	$2,072	$9,303
Leggett Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	254 E Fm 942 E	Leggett	77351	Polk County	Leggett Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(936) 398-2412	116	8	13.7	78.4%	82 (70.7%)	13 (11.2%)	15 (12.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.2%)	20.4	4018^th of 4675 public elementary schools	14.1%		11	4427^th of 4647 public elementary schools	4.7%	409	27.3	33.3	40.0	36.4	18.2	0.0	26.7	45.5	6.7	$9,729	$1,914	$7,815
Onalaska Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	391 Old Trinity	Onalaska	77360	Polk County	Onalaska Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(936) 646-1010	713	49	14.6	73.1%	536 (75.2%)	25 (3.5%)	104 (14.6%)	9 (1.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (5.3%)	58.2	1680^th of 4675 public elementary schools	64.1%		54.7	1905^th of 4647 public elementary schools	59.0%	225	43.2	56.9	45.4	77.0	46.1	51.4	40.2	57.5	21.7	$10,376	$1,628	$8,748
Coldspring Intermediate	Public	3-5	1510 State Hwy 150	Coldspring	77331	San Jacinto County	Coldspring-Oakhurst Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(936) 653-1152	362	21	17.1	69.3%	242 (66.9%)	53 (14.6%)	47 (13.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.2%)	26.8	3641^st of 4675 public elementary schools	22.1%		17.2	4169^th of 4647 public elementary schools	10.3%	528	35.0	28.5	37.1		40.5	22.0	26.8		21.7	$11,954	$1,131	$10,823
Street Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	125 Jones Ave	Coldspring	77331	San Jacinto County	Coldspring-Oakhurst Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(936) 653-1187	438	26	16.7	71.0%	285 (65.1%)	68 (15.5%)	49 (11.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	33 (7.5%)								(n/a)										$11,358	$2,124	$9,233
Shepherd Pri	Public	PK, KG-2	10300 Hwy 150	Shepherd	77371	San Jacinto County	Shepherd Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(936) 628-3302	502	25	19.7	83.3%	243 (48.4%)	17 (3.4%)	207 (41.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (6.6%)								(n/a)										$10,257	$1,814	$8,443

Frequently Asked Questions about Creekside Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Creekside Elementary?

Students at Creekside Elementary are 51% White, 33% Hispanic, 9% African American, 6% Two or more races.

What district is Creekside Elementary in?

Livingston Independent School District (Isd)

Is Creekside Elementary a good school?

Creekside Elementary ranks 2992^nd of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Creekside Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 516 students attended Creekside Elementary.

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