- Enrollment
- 7,822
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Harvest, AL
Creekside Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Creekside Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010210002423
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Creekside Primary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Alabama schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Harvest · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 34.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Creekside Primary School has class sizes smaller than 94% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Creekside Primary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Harvest, AL.
School address
District: Limestone County · Alabama
NCES ID 010210002423 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Creekside Primary School shrank from 634 students in 2022-23 to 594 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-40 students YoY 010210002423 · Harvest, AL Other · MID · TRAD
500 enr · 13.2:1 · 34.5% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Alabama Connections Academy (7,822 students)
Creekside Primary School shrank from 634 students in 2022-23 to 594 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Creekside Primary 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 500
Creekside Primary School
500 students
What this shows Creekside Primary School reports 500 students on the CCD universe file.
How Creekside Primary School compares
Creekside Primary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 25% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.5% | ▼ 41% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 500 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
500
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 6% in Alabama - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 500 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.2%
African American 17.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Two or More 8.8%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 63.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.3, Creekside Primary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Limestone County reports $9,240 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Creekside Primary 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 | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Creekside Primary 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
Similar other schools in Harvest
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~500 students)
Frequently asked questions about Creekside Primary School
How many students attend Creekside Primary School?
Creekside Primary School has 500 students enrolled. It is a public school in Harvest, AL. CCD year-over-year: 634 (2022-23) → 594 (2023-24), down 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Creekside Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Creekside Primary School is 13.2:1, which is 25% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 16% lower 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 Primary School?
34.5% of students at Creekside Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Creekside Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Creekside Primary School is White at 63.2% of enrollment, in Harvest, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Creekside Primary School?
Creekside Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Primary School rank among schools in Harvest?
By Resource Investment Index, Creekside Primary School ranks #3 of 3 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 schools in Harvest on the city page.
What other schools are in Limestone County?
Besides Creekside Primary 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.