Excellent
#267 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 12% in state
Creekside Elementary School
Elementary School · Mead School District · Mead, WA
A Mead School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
3525 E Hastings Road, Mead, WA 99021
- Math 41% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 37% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Creekside Elementary School score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 39% across the 3-year record (2022–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2022-2024) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2022-2024)
Based on 12 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
60%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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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 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average462/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$82,895
Median home value
$418,200
Median rent
$1,209/mo
College educated
28.5%
Homeownership
90.7%
Poverty rate
6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99021; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farwell Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 527 | Compare → |
| Meadow Ridge ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–5 | 2.0 mi | 420 | Compare → |
| Brentwood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–5 | 2.7 mi | 482 | Compare → |
| Colbert Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–5 | 2.8 mi | 396 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Mead School District
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #4 of 16
- District spending per student
- $15,204NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Creekside Elementary School is listed in Mead School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Creekside Elementary School
Creekside Elementary School is a public elementary school in Mead, WA, part of Mead School District, serving approximately 335 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #267 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Creekside Elementary School
What grades does Creekside Elementary School serve?
Creekside Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Creekside Elementary School?
Creekside Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 335 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Creekside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Creekside Elementary 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 Elementary School rank in WA?
Creekside Elementary School ranks #267 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Creekside Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Creekside Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Creekside Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Creekside Elementary School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
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?
60.0% 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 335
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Spokane County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.8%
- Phone
- (509) 465-6810
- Area population (ZIP 99021)
- 9,226
- Area average commute
- 25.5 min
- Area median age
- 42.3
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 · 2024 SBA · 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.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · 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 99021; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2022-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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