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#230 of 1,356 schools in AL

Top 17% in state

Creekside Elementary School

Elementary School · Limestone County · Harvest, AL

A Limestone County elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.

15983 Sanderson Rd, Harvest, AL 35749

  • Math 50% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 94% vs AL 91% (2024)
  • 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.4Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.42 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.9Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency50% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency94% (2024 ACAP)
Reading vs. State Avg+3 pts
Overall Proficiency72% (2024 ACAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2024 ACAP)
vs. Expected+15.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile83th
Resources & Environment5.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.9:1
District spending per student$9,240
Chronic Absenteeism16.6%

Students at Creekside Elementary School score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

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2024 ACAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.

Math Proficiency50%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency94%(2024 ACAP)
School
State
91%(2024 ACAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 40 points since 2020, reaching 94% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
74%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
81%
ELA
89%
2011
Math
81%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
80%
ELA
93%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
45%
2014
Math
49%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
49%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
54%
2017
Math
59%
ELA
61%
2018
Math
65%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
65%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
66%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
66%
2022
Math
50%
ELA
67%
2024
ELA
94%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 29 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

46.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Creekside Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$106,866

Median home value

$270,300

Median rent

$1,294/mo

College educated

37.1%

Homeownership

90.7%

Poverty rate

5.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35749; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Creekside Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.0PK–20.0 mi594Compare →
Endeavor Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.3PK–50.8 mi710Compare →
Life Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition7.0privateK–123.0 mi174Compare →
Legacy Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.8PK–53.1 mi594Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Limestone County

Schools in district
17
Rank in district
#2 of 16
District spending per student
$9,240NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Creekside Elementary School is listed in Limestone County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Creekside Elementary School

Creekside Elementary School is a public elementary school in Harvest, AL, part of Limestone County, serving approximately 542 students in grades 1st-5th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #230 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Creekside Elementary School

What grades does Creekside Elementary School serve?

Creekside Elementary School serves students in grades 1st through 5th.

How many students attend Creekside Elementary School?

Creekside Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 542 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Creekside Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Creekside Elementary School is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Creekside Elementary School rank in AL?

Creekside Elementary School ranks #230 of 1,356 schools in AL.

What is Creekside Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Creekside Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Creekside Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Creekside Elementary School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Creekside Elementary School a charter school?

No, Creekside Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Creekside Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Creekside Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Creekside Elementary School?

46.3% of students at Creekside Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
1st – 5th
Enrollment
542
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Limestone County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.6%
Area population (ZIP 35749)
29,297
Area average commute
27.1 min
Area median age
40.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 ACAP · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 35749; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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