Enrollment
500
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.5%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Creekside Primary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Creekside Primary School
Creekside Primary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Harvest, Alabama, enrolling 500 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 13.2:1, Creekside Primary School is leaner than roughly 94% of Alabama schools and 25% under the state's 17.7:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 34.5% free-meal eligibility runs 41% below the Alabama average.
With 500 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alabama median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Among 205 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #168, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and African American (18%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 500 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.0% 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.
Among Harvest's public schools, it stands alongside Endeavor Elementary School (760 students): Creekside Primary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.2:1 vs 21.7:1).
Limestone County also operates Alabama Connections Academy (7,822 students) and East Limestone High School (1,216 students) alongside Creekside Primary 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 Primary School compares
Creekside Primary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Limestone County, which includes Creekside Primary 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 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
- 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 other schools in Harvest
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~500 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Creekside Primary School a good school?
Creekside Primary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Alabama schools. 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 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.
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