Enrollment
550
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.7%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Creekside Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Creekside Elementary School
Creekside Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Harvest, Alabama, enrolling 550 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 16.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 35.7% free-meal eligibility runs 39% below the Alabama average.
With 550 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alabama median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 247 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #61.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and African American (20%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 550 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
11.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Limestone County spends $8,021 per pupil, 36% below the Alabama average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Limestone County also operates Alabama Connections Academy (7,822 students) and East Limestone High School (1,216 students) alongside Creekside Elementary School.
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 School compares
Creekside Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$8,021
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $12,491
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Limestone County, which includes Creekside Elementary School.
$8,021
Per student
-36%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-52%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.4%
State 61.6%
Federal 11.1%
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 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
- 7,822
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~550 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Creekside Elementary School a good school?
Creekside Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. 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 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.
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