Very Good
#731 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 28% in state
Creech Road Elementary
Elementary School · Wake County Schools
450 Creech Rd, Garner, NC 27529
Enrollment
579
Student-Teacher
13.8:1
Score
7.5
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
579
Student-Teacher
13.8:1
Score
7.5
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
North Carolina schools
#731 of 2,648
In Garner
#2 of 14
public schools
In district
#87 of 194
Wake County Schools
Academic growth
8.3 / 10
Excellent
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Creech Road Elementary
Elementary School in Garner · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Creech Road Elementary
Creech Road Elementary is a public elementary school in Garner, NC, part of Wake County Schools. Creech Road Elementary serves approximately 579 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Creech Road Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #731 of 2,648 schools in NC.
Structured state assessment records for Creech Road Elementary show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 7.5 · Very Good
- District avg 7.1
- NC avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
32% of students at Creech Road Elementary were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Creech Road Elementary — Students at Creech Road Elementary score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
99.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NC NC (2024-25)
Based on 36 test records from NC state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.3/10.
How Creech Road Elementary Compares
See how Creech Road Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
450 Creech Rd, Garner, NC 27529
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Creech Road Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Bryan Road Elementary (rated 9.1/10, 3.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is RISE Southeast Raleigh Charter (rated 8.7/10, 1.9 miles away, in nearby Raleigh), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Fuller Elementary (rated 8.1/10, 3.0 miles away, in nearby Raleigh), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Garner, see our Garner schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| North Garner Middle Garner | 0.6 mi | 4.3 |
| East Garner Elementary Garner | 0.9 mi | 5.7 |
| East Garner Middle Garner | 1.2 mi | 5.0 |
| Aversboro Elementary Garner | 2.0 mi | 3.3 |
| RISE Southeast Raleigh Charter Raleigh | 1.9 mi | 8.7 |
| Southeast Raleigh High Raleigh | 2.1 mi | 4.1 |
| Vandora Springs Elementary Garner | 1.9 mi | 6.0 |
| WORD OF GOD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Raleigh | 2.2 mi | 5.2 |
| WORD OF GOD FELLOWSHIP Raleigh | 2.2 mi | 5.3 |
| Walnut Creek Elementary Raleigh | 2.3 mi | 6.4 |
| Garner High Garner | 1.9 mi | 6.6 |
| PreEminent Charter Raleigh | 2.4 mi | 5.6 |
| OAK CITY ACADEMY Garner | 2.3 mi | 5.2 |
| SURE PROMISE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Raleigh | 2.4 mi | — |
| Timber Drive Elementary Garner | 2.6 mi | 5.2 |
| Fuller Elementary Raleigh | 3.0 mi | 8.1 |
| Southeast Raleigh Elementary Raleigh | 3.3 mi | 7.6 |
| Central Wake High School Raleigh | 3.3 mi | 3.8 |
| Longleaf School of the Arts Raleigh | 3.0 mi | 7.6 |
| Bryan Road Elementary Garner | 3.5 mi | 9.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 27529 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$86,426
Median Home Value
$325,600
Median Rent
$1,379/mo
Population
55,201
College Educated
40.6%
Homeownership
72.8%
Avg Commute
29.2 min
Poverty Rate
8.2%
Median Age
39
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Apex Elementary Apex, NC | 7.5 |
| Celeste Henkel Elementary Statesville, NC | 7.5 |
| Claxton Elementary Asheville, NC | 7.5 |
| Concord Lake STEAM Academy Kannapolis, NC | 7.5 |
| Creekside Elementary Winterville, NC | 7.5 |
| GW Carver Elementary Kannapolis, NC | 7.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Creech Road Elementary
What grades does Creech Road Elementary serve?
Creech Road Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Creech Road Elementary?
Creech Road Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 579 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Creech Road Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Creech Road Elementary is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Creech Road Elementary rank in NC?
Creech Road Elementary ranks #731 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Creech Road Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Creech Road Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Creech Road Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Creech Road Elementary has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Creech Road Elementary a charter school?
No, Creech Road Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Creech Road Elementary a Title I school?
No, Creech Road Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Creech Road Elementary?
99.5% of students at Creech Road Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 579
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 99.5%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.8%
- Phone
- (919) 662-2359
Resources & Links
District
Wake County Schools- District Enrollment
- 161,481
- Schools in District
- 197
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $11,691
- District Rank
- #87 of 194
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