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Creekside Primary School

16049 Sanderson Road, Harvest, AL 35749 · (256) 714-7971 · Limestone County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY41-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL500 STUDENTS
Enrollment
500
Elementary
DISTRICT 492 · STATE 480
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
2
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
1
Kindergarten
152
Grade 1
172
Grade 2
175
Student demographics
White
31663%
DISTRICT 65% · STATE 50%
Hispanic
449%
DISTRICT 12% · STATE 12%
Black
8918%
DISTRICT 17% · STATE 31%
Asian
51%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 1%
Two+
449%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 4%
Native American
10%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 1%
Pacific Islander
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
23046%
Female
27054%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
500
-15 (-3%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
12.8:1
was 15.8:1
% White
63%
was 77%
% Hispanic
9%
was 4%
% Black
18%
was 16%
% Asian
1%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Creekside Primary School

As a moderately sized K-5 school in Harvest, Alabama, Creekside Primary School teaches 500 students from grades pre-K through 2, one of the schools within Limestone County.

Limestone County runs 16 schools in total, collectively educating 16,694 students. Creekside Primary School is one of those campuses.

On the student-mix side, Creekside Primary School reports that White students make up the majority at 63%. Beyond that, the school records 18% Black, 9% Hispanic, 9% multiracial. That is visibly less White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 74%.

Looking at the economic backdrop, On paper, Creekside Primary School has 39 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 12.8:1. The state averages around 17.0:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. Roughly 43% of students at Creekside Primary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. By comparison, Limestone County runs at roughly 54%, so the school's eligibility rate is lower than the surrounding baseline.

Around the school, community-level numbers for Limestone County indicate median household income runs about $83,629, about 30% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 7%. Across Limestone County's 27 public schools (combined enrollment of about 24,258 students), Creekside Primary School is one campus in the mix.

Creekside Elementary School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.0 miles from this campus. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around Creekside Primary School.

Geographically, the school is in a low-density area.

Five-year trend. Creekside Primary School's enrollment has ticked down 3% since 2018, when it stood at 515 (now 500). Over the same period, the White share contracted from 77% to 63%. Class-load math has pulled in: from 15.8:1 in 2018 to 12.8:1 in 2025.

On the community side, members of the Creekside Primary School community share and discuss fundraisers, lost-and-found posts, and report-card season. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.

Limestone County at a glance

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Population
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

School name
Creekside Primary School
District
Limestone County
Address
16049 Sanderson Road, Harvest, AL 35749
Phone
(256) 714-7971
County
Limestone County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–02
Total enrollment
500
Teachers (FTE)
39
Student–teacher ratio
12.8:1
Free/Reduced lunch
216 (43%)
Locale
41-Rural: Fringe
NCES ID
010210002423
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Limestone County
Other schools in Harvest
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Frequently asked questions

About Creekside Primary School
What 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.
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