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#334 of 1,356 schools in AL

Top 25% in state

Based on limited data

Creekside Primary School

Elementary School · Limestone County · Harvest, AL

A Limestone County elementary school where students score 32 points above what's typical for similar communities.

16049 Sanderson Road, Harvest, AL 35749

  • Reading 89% vs AL 83% (2024)
  • 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Partial Profile · 2/3 metrics
Student ProgressNot Available

Requires 2+ years of test data

Academics9.8Excellent60%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Reading/ELA Proficiency88.9% (2024 ACAP)
Reading vs. State Avg+6.1 pts
Overall Proficiency89% (2024 ACAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)57% (model expectation from 2024 ACAP)
vs. Expected+31.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile97th
Resources & Environment5.4Average40%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio15.2:1
District spending per student$9,240
Chronic Absenteeism24.6%

Students at Creekside Primary School score 89% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).

How we calculate scores →

Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

2024 ACAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.

Math ProficiencyNot reported
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency89%(2024 ACAP)
School
State
83%(2024 ACAP)

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

44.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Creekside Primary 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.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Creekside Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.41–50.0 mi542Compare →
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
#6 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 Primary School is listed in Limestone County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Creekside Primary School

Creekside Primary School is a public elementary school in Harvest, AL, part of Limestone County, serving approximately 594 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #334 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 89% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 ACAP).

Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Creekside Primary School

What grades does Creekside Primary School serve?

Creekside Primary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.

How many students attend Creekside Primary School?

Creekside Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 594 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Creekside Primary School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Creekside Primary School rank in AL?

Creekside Primary School ranks #334 of 1,356 schools in AL.

What is Creekside Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Creekside Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Primary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Creekside Primary School has 89% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 ACAP).

Is Creekside Primary School a charter school?

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

Is Creekside Primary School a Title I school?

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

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

44.8% of students at Creekside Primary 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
Pre-K – 2nd
Enrollment
594
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
39
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Limestone County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.6%
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.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
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.
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.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2024 ACAP; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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