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Enrollment
500
Elementary
DISTRICT 492 · STATE 480
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·LIMESTONE COUNTY·NCES 010210002423
Creekside Primary School
16049 Sanderson Road, Harvest, AL 35749 · (256) 714-7971 · Limestone County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY41-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL500 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
12.8:1
39 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.4:1 · STATE 17.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
43%
216 students
DISTRICT 59% · STATE 58%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 1 | 0% |
| Kindergarten | 152 | 30% |
| Grade 1 | 172 | 34% |
| Grade 2 | 175 | 35% |
Student demographics
55%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 53% · STATE 63% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Creekside Primary School→Creekside Elementary School
Based on grade levels within Limestone County. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Creekside Primary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creekside Primary School this school | 500 | 43.2% | N/A |
| Creekside Elementary School Harvest | 550 | 39.6% | 64.5% |
| New Market School New Market | 426 | 44.4% | 64.8% |
| Wacoochee Elementary School Salem | 574 | 42.9% | 63.3% |
| Warrior Elementary School Warrior | 612 | 43.0% | 60.0% |
| Daphne Elementary School Daphne | 671 | 44.1% | 67.2% |
Matched among Alabama elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Creekside Primary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Alabama | In Limestone County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 500 | #297 of 709 | #7 of 14 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.8:1 | #13 of 655 | #1 of 13 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 55.3% | #227 of 658 | #6 of 13 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 43.2% | #551 of 696 | #12 of 14 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -2.9% | #321 of 364 | N/A |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
500
-45 (-8%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
12.8:1
was 15.6:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 500 | 39 | 12.8:1 | 43% (216) |
| 2023-24 | 594 | 39 | 15.2:1 | 45% (266) |
| 2022-23 | 634 | 38 | 16.7:1 | 39% (247) |
| 2020-21 | 545 | 35 | 15.6:1 | 23% (126) |
| 2017-18 | 515 | 32.5 | 15.8:1 | 29% (148) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Creekside Primary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 3% (515 to 500); teachers up 20% (32.5 to 39).
About Creekside Primary School
Creekside Primary School operates as a medium-sized elementary school in Harvest, Alabama. The school reports 500 students in pre-K through 2.
Besides Creekside Primary School, Limestone County runs 15 other schools. The district enrolls 16,694 students.
Creekside Primary School's enrollment is 63% White. Other groups include 18% Black, 9% Hispanic, and 9% multiracial. By comparison, Limestone County residents are about 74% White. By the diversity index, Creekside Primary School comes in at 55%.
Creekside Primary School operates with 39 full-time-equivalent teachers, a ratio of about 12.8:1. That ratio is under the 17.0:1 average for elementary schools in Alabama. Creekside Primary School reports 43% of students eligible for free or reduced-price meals. Compared with the 54% average for public schools in Limestone County, the school's rate is lower.
Within Limestone County, median household income is about $83,629, 30% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 7% of people live in poverty. The public schools of Limestone County number 27 and enroll about 24,258.
The closest other public school is Creekside Elementary School, less than a tenth of a mile away. There are at least 8 other public schools within five miles.
Creekside Primary School has an NCES locale of Rural: Fringe.
Creekside Primary School saw enrollment fall 8% between 2020-21 and 2024-25. The number of students per teacher fell from 15.6 to 12.8 over 4 years.
Parents and students can post about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news at Creekside Primary School. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Limestone County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
111,233
Census ACS
Median income
$83,629
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
30%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
27
24,258 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Limestone County
- Alabama Connections AcademyCombined · 7,822 students
- East Limestone High SchoolHigh · 1,216 students
- Ardmore High SchoolHigh · 964 students
- West Limestone High SchoolHigh · 736 students
- Sugar Creek Elementary SchoolElementary · 631 students
- Elkmont Elementary SchoolElementary · 599 students
Other schools in Harvest
- Sparkman High SchoolHigh · 1,770 students
- Endeavor Elementary SchoolElementary · 760 students
- Harvest SchoolElementary · 663 students
- Sparkman Ninth Grade SchoolHigh · 621 students
- Creekside Elementary SchoolElementary · 550 students
Nearby schools
- Creekside Elementary School0.0 mi · 550
- Endeavor Elementary School0.8 mi · 760
- East Limestone High School2.1 mi · 1,216
- Legacy Elementary School3.1 mi · 594
- Liberty Middle School4.0 mi · 1,103
- Columbia Elementary School4.2 mi · 701
Frequently asked questions
About Creekside Primary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Creekside Primary School?
Creekside Primary School enrolls approximately 500 students in grades PK-02.
Is Creekside Primary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Creekside Primary School is an elementary school covering grades PK-02.
How many teachers does Creekside Primary School have?
Creekside Primary School employs 39 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.8:1.
What is the student diversity at Creekside Primary School?
Student demographics at Creekside Primary School are roughly 63% White, 9% Hispanic, 18% Black, 1% Asian, 9% Two or more.
Who oversees Creekside Primary School?
Creekside Primary School is overseen by Limestone County in Limestone County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.