- Enrollment
- 2,616
- Students per teacher
- 31.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Saint Johns, FL
Creekside High School
Federal NCES profile for Creekside High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120174007388
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Creekside High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #8 of 10
- public schools in Saint Johns · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.7:1
- large classes for Florida
- 3.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Creekside High School has class sizes larger than 87% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Creekside High School ranks #8 of 10 public schools in Saint Johns, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120174007388 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+99 students YoY
Creekside High School held near 2,554 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+99 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 109.0 → 113.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+99 students YoY 120174007388 · Saint Johns, FL High · LARGE · TRAD
2,479 enr · 22.7:1 · 3.6% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Tocoi Creek High School (2,616 students)
Creekside High School held near 2,554 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+99 headcount). Teacher FTE added 109.0 → 113.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Creekside High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tocoi Creek Hi
Tocoi Creek High School
2,616 students
- This school
Creekside High School
2,479 students
- Beachside High
Beachside High School
2,214 students
- Allen D Nease
Allen D Nease Senior High School
2,177 students
- Bartram Trail
Bartram Trail High School
2,153 students
- Mill Creek Aca
Mill Creek Academy
1,983 students
What this shows Creekside High School reports 2,479 students on the CCD universe file.
How Creekside High School compares
Creekside High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.7:1 | ▲ 28% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.6% | ▼ 93% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,479 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.7:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,479
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
3.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 93% below the Florida average of 52.0%
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
22.7:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 87% in Florida - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
17.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$9,989
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 413 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 184 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.6%
Hispanic or Latino 14.8%
Asian 10.6%
Two or More 5.4%
African American 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 65.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.2, Creekside High School is about as mixed as the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 28
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Johns reports $9,989 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Creekside High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tocoi Creek High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beachside High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Allen D Nease Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bartram Trail High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mill Creek Academy | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Creekside High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,214
- Students per teacher
- 40.3:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 2,177
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,153
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,983
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide high 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 (~2,479 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Creekside High School
How many students attend Creekside High School?
Creekside High School has 2,479 students enrolled. It is a high school in Saint Johns, FL. CCD year-over-year: 2,455 (2022-23) → 2,554 (2023-24), nearly flat (+99).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Creekside High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Creekside High School is 22.7:1, which is 28% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Creekside High School?
3.6% of students at Creekside High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Creekside High School?
The largest demographic group at Creekside High School is White at 65.6% of enrollment, in Saint Johns, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Creekside High School?
Creekside High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 High School rank among public schools in Saint Johns?
By Resource Investment Index, Creekside High School ranks #8 of 10 public schools in Saint Johns, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Saint Johns on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Johns?
Besides Creekside High School, St. Johns also operates Tocoi Creek High School (2,616 students), Beachside High School (2,214 students), and Allen D Nease Senior High School (2,177 students). See the St. Johns district page for the complete list.