Enrollment
574
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Georgetown, KY
Creekside Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Creekside Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210526002483
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Creekside Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #2 of 8
- elementary schools in Georgetown · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 49.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Creekside Elementary has class sizes larger than 80% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Creekside Elementary ranks #2 of 8 elementary schools in Georgetown, KY.
School address
District: Scott County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210526002483 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.4%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Creekside Elementary compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Creekside Elementary
Creekside Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Georgetown, Kentucky, enrolling 574 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 49.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 574 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Among 448 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #328, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 574 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Georgetown's elementary schools, it stands alongside Western Elementary School (623 students): Creekside Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.4:1 vs 16.8:1).
Scott County also operates Great Crossing High School (1,677 students) and Scott County High School (1,392 students) alongside Creekside Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Creekside Elementary compares
Creekside Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 14% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.4% | ▼ 17% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 574 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
574
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,428
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 574 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 63.1%
Hispanic or Latino 16.6%
African American 11.3%
Two or More 8.4%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 63.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.4, Creekside Elementary is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Scott County, which includes Creekside Elementary.
$11,428
Per student
-13%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.2%
State 50.1%
Federal 12.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Creekside Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Crossing High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Scott County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Scott County Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Royal Spring Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Western Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Creekside Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,677
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,392
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Georgetown
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Western Elementary School
Standard public school
623 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Lemons Mill Elementary School
Standard public school
540 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Eastern Elementary School
Standard public school
535 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
Southern Elementary School
Standard public school
462 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Northern Elementary School
Standard public school
414 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Anne Mason Elementary School
Standard public school
390 students 15:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~574 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Creekside Elementary
How many students attend Creekside Elementary?
Creekside Elementary has 574 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Georgetown, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Creekside Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Creekside Elementary is 17.4:1, which is 14% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Creekside Elementary?
49.4% of students at Creekside Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Creekside Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Creekside Elementary is White at 63.1% of enrollment, in Georgetown, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Creekside Elementary?
Creekside Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Creekside Elementary rank among elementary schools in Georgetown?
By Resource Investment Index, Creekside Elementary ranks #2 of 8 elementary schools in Georgetown, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Georgetown on the city page.
Is Creekside Elementary a good school?
Creekside Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Scott County?
Besides Creekside Elementary, Scott County also operates Great Crossing High School (1,677 students), Scott County High School (1,392 students), and Scott County Middle School (837 students). See the Scott County district page for the complete list.
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