Serving 877 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Creekside Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 33% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 32% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 57% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
877 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)33%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)32%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
3%
19%
Black
47%
36%
White
43%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% GA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% GA state average).
How many students attend Creekside Elementary School?
877 students attend Creekside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Creekside Elementary School students are Black, 43% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Creekside Elementary School?
Creekside Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Creekside Elementary School offer ?
Creekside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Creekside Elementary School part of?
Creekside Elementary School is part of Baldwin County School District.
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