- Enrollment
- 7,822
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Harvest, AL
Creekside Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Creekside Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010210001454
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Creekside Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Harvest · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 35.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Creekside Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Creekside Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Harvest, AL.
School address
District: Limestone County · Alabama
NCES ID 010210001454 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Creekside Elementary School held near 542 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 010210001454 · Harvest, AL Elementary · MID · TRAD
550 enr · 16.7:1 · 35.7% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Alabama Connections Academy (7,822 students)
Creekside Elementary School held near 542 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Creekside Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alabama Connec
Alabama Connections Academy
7,822 students
- East Limestone 1,216
East Limestone High School
1,216 students
- Ardmore High S 964
Ardmore High School
964 students
- West Limestone 736
West Limestone High School
736 students
- Sugar Creek El 631
Sugar Creek Elementary School
631 students
- This school 550
Creekside Elementary School
550 students
What this shows Creekside Elementary School reports 550 students on the CCD universe file.
How Creekside Elementary School compares
Creekside Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.7% | ▼ 39% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 550 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
550
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 39% in Alabama - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$9,240
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
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 550 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 65.5%
African American 19.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 65.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.0, Creekside Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Limestone County reports $9,240 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Creekside Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Connections Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| East Limestone High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ardmore High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Limestone High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sugar Creek Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Creekside Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,216
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 964
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~550 students)
Frequently asked questions about Creekside Elementary School
How many students attend Creekside Elementary School?
Creekside Elementary School has 550 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Harvest, AL. CCD year-over-year: 560 (2022-23) → 542 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Creekside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Creekside Elementary School is 16.7:1, which is 6% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Creekside Elementary School?
35.7% of students at Creekside Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Creekside Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Creekside Elementary School is White at 65.5% of enrollment, in Harvest, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Creekside Elementary School?
Creekside Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Creekside Elementary School rank among public schools in Harvest?
By Resource Investment Index, Creekside Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Harvest, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Harvest on the city page.
What other schools are in Limestone County?
Besides Creekside Elementary School, Limestone County also operates Alabama Connections Academy (7,822 students), East Limestone High School (1,216 students), and Ardmore High School (964 students). See the Limestone County district page for the complete list.