Enrollment
394
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 551464002756
Creekside Elementary — Sun Prairie, WI
Federal NCES profile for Creekside Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 49/100.
👥 Class size 63
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 42
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Sun Prairie Area School District · Wisconsin
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.2:1
vs 15.1:1 Wisconsin avg
-39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.3%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Creekside Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Creekside Elementary reports 394 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 37.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 39% below the Wisconsin state mean of 15.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 42% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 36.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 6% below the Wisconsin average and 30% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 394 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 23.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Sun Prairie Area School District spends $23,138 per pupil district-wide, above the Wisconsin average of $18,610 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 49.0% from local sources (property taxes), 43.6% from the state, and 7.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Creekside Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Wisconsin state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.2:1 | ▼ 39% | 15.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.3% | ▼ 6% | 38.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 394 | top 66% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
36.3%
free-lunch eligible
— 6% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.2:1
students per teacher
— 39% below state mean
Top 5% in Wisconsin — lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
23.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$23,138
per pupil, district-wide
— above Wisconsin avg of $18,610
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 394 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 394 Top 66% in Wisconsin — larger than 34% of 2,205 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 37.0
Students per teacher 9.2:1 -39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 36.3% -6% vs state
NCES ID 551464002756
Student demographics
White 42.4%
African American 26.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%
Two or More 12.2%
Asian 6.6%
Largest group: White at 42.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 394:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 23.1%
In-school suspensions 6
Out-of-school suspensions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sun Prairie Area School District, which includes Creekside Elementary.
$23,138
Per student
+24%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $18,610
+19%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 49.0%
State 43.6%
Federal 7.4%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,340
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Enrollment
- 1,325
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Enrollment
- 699
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
Similar other schools in Sun Prairie
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Token Springs Elementary
Standard public school
472 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Northside Elementary
Standard public school
439 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Westside Elementary
Standard public school
434 students 9.2:1 students per teacher
Royal Oaks Elementary
Standard public school
433 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Eastside Elementary
Standard public school
408 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Meadow View Elementary
Standard public school
401 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Creekside Elementary
How many students attend Creekside Elementary?
Creekside Elementary has 394 students enrolled. It is a other school in Sun Prairie, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Creekside Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Creekside Elementary is 9.2:1, which is 39% lower than the Wisconsin average of 15.1:1 and 42% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Creekside Elementary?
36.3% of students at Creekside Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Creekside Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Creekside Elementary is White at 42.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in Sun Prairie, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Creekside Elementary?
Creekside Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.