Is Creekside Elementary a good school?

Yes! Creekside Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 57 th of 1168 Washington elementary schools.

How many students attend Creekside Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 581 students attended Creekside Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Creekside Elementary?

Students at Creekside Elementary are 42% Asian, 41% White, 10% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Creekside Elementary attend?

Students who attend Creekside Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Pine Lake Middle School High : Skyline High School

Creekside Elementary

Summary:

Creekside Elementary is a high-performing public elementary school in Sammamish, Washington, serving 634 students in grades K-5. As part of the Issaquah School District, which is ranked 3rd out of 247 districts in the state, Creekside consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Washington.

Creekside Elementary's academic performance is exceptional, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science that significantly exceed state and district averages. The school also excels in the performance of various student subgroups, including female students, male students, Asian students, Hispanic students, and multi-racial students, often ranking in the top 30 or even top 10 schools in the state for these subgroups. Creekside's diverse student population, with a significant representation of Asian and White students, sets it apart from many nearby schools, which tend to have less racial diversity.

Compared to other elementary schools in the Bellevue School District and Lake Washington School District, Creekside Elementary generally outperforms them in academic metrics, ranking higher in the state and earning higher proficiency rates. This suggests that Creekside is one of the top-performing elementary schools in the region, providing a high-quality education for its students. The school's success can be attributed to its dedicated staff, supportive community, and effective educational practices.

Detail:

Public K-5

20777 SE 16th St
Sammamish, WA 98075

(425) 837-5200

District: Issaquah School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
57^th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,120

Students who attend Creekside Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Pine Lake Middle School
High:	Skyline High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.7

Number of students: 581

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

42.0%

White:

41.1%

Two or more races:

10.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 4.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Creekside Elementary ranks better than 95.1% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 8^th among 16 ranked elementary schools in the Issaquah School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.52. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Asian (42%), White (41.1%), two or more races (10.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 4.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Creekside Elementary is 16.7. 11 elementary schools in the Issaquah School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Creekside Elementary employs 34.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Creekside Elementary is $17,120. 10 elementary schools in the Issaquah School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Creekside Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Creekside Elementary 57^th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Creekside Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Female students:

Male students:

Asian students:

White students:

Issaquah School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Issaquah School District 3^rd of 247 Washington 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	WA State Percentile
2013	86.26	92^nd	1106	91.7%
2015	91.55	63^rd	1067	94.1%
2016	89.18	91^st	1053	91.4%
2017	90.90	76^th	1056	92.8%
2018	92.34	59^th	1054	94.4%
2019	91.62	71^st	1130	93.7%
2021	97.15	31^st	1107	97.2%
2022	95.03	48^th	1169	95.9%
2023	97.33	22^nd	1169	98.1%
2024	94.52	57^th	1168	95.1%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Creekside Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	94.77	1^st	212	99.5%
2019	71.61	66^th	303	78.2%
2022	92.52	8^th	252	96.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Creekside Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	47.35	247^th	566	56.4%
2022	52.36	174^th	478	63.6%
2023	60.50	94^th	308	69.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Creekside Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	91.81	52^nd	1004	94.8%
2019	90.67	62^nd	1068	94.2%
2021	96.06	43^rd	1008	95.7%
2022	92.50	68^th	1100	93.8%
2023	96.78	20^th	1094	98.2%
2024	93.74	53^rd	1093	95.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Creekside Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	91.64	59^th	999	94.1%
2019	91.60	62^nd	1075	94.2%
2021	97.37	16^th	1025	98.4%
2022	95.92	27^th	1113	97.6%
2023	97.47	14^th	1099	98.7%
2024	94.46	41^st	1099	96.3%

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Rank History for Asian students at Creekside Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	84.37	19^th	169	88.8%
2021	83.31	19^th	131	85.5%
2022	87.50	15^th	187	92.0%
2023	92.35	9^th	170	94.7%
2024	84.39	30^th	163	81.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Creekside Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	99.39	3^rd	540	99.4%

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Rank History for White students at Creekside Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	83.71	96^th	833	88.5%
2019	82.13	150^th	1027	85.4%
2021	91.04	56^th	943	94.1%
2022	87.68	90^th	1031	91.3%
2023	93.04	34^th	1011	96.6%
2024	85.56	110^th	1009	89.1%

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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent 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.

Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 4.5)

50%

Reviews:

by a parent
Monday, December 29, 2014

Nice school with many good staff. Parking is an issue always especially when there's an event. Some parents are not careful when driving into school zone. Zoom in/out so fast although crossing guards have reminded families for many times already. Some just don't get it yet. Otherwise, happy with school. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Creekside Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2011	410	9	127	26	1	0	17	590
2012	406	5	139	33	1	0	26	610
2013	439	4	149	40	1	0	31	664
2014	456	3	157	30	1	0	32	679
2015	441	3	185	34	1	0	35	699
2016	431	4	193	42	0	2	44	716
2017	422	5	195	44	0	1	51	718
2018	414	5	232	46	0	0	55	752
2019	392	5	233	38	2	0	53	723
2020	369	8	247	46	2	0	59	731
2021	317	9	255	44	3	0	58	686
2022	290	8	243	30	3	0	64	638
2023	276	6	257	28	2	0	65	634
2024	239	5	244	32	1	0	60	581

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
2011	590	29.3	20.0	3.6
2012	610	31.3	19.4	3.4
2013	664	33.1	20.0	3.8
2014	679	n/a	n/a	3.5
2015	699	41.0	17.0	2.7
2016	716	35.0	20.4	2.5
2017	718	37.7	19.0	1.7
2018	752	41.0	18.3	1.6
2019	723	42.6	16.9	1.1
2020	731	40.8	17.9	1.2
2021	686	41.3	16.5	1.7
2022	638	41.1	15.5	2.4
2023	634	40.5	15.6	2.7
2024	581	34.7	16.7	4.5

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
2011	590	29.3	20.0	3.6
2012	610	31.3	19.4	3.4
2013	664	33.1	20.0	3.8
2014	679	n/a	n/a	3.5
2015	699	41.0	17.0	2.7
2016	716	35.0	20.4	2.5
2017	718	37.7	19.0	1.7
2018	752	41.0	18.3	1.6
2019	723	42.6	16.9	1.1
2020	731	40.8	17.9	1.2
2021	686	41.3	16.5	1.7
2022	638	41.1	15.5	2.4
2023	634	40.5	15.6	2.7
2024	581	34.7	16.7	4.5

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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