Enrollment
227
Elementary
DISTRICT 259 · STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ALPINE UNION ELEMENTARY·NCES 060210010375
Creekside Early Learning Center
8818 Harbison Canyon Rd., Alpine, CA 91901 · (619) 659-8250 · San Diego County
GRADES KG–KGELEMENTARY41-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL227 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
22.8:1
10 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 22.0:1 · STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
34%
77 students
DISTRICT 37% · STATE 65%
Community
0
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 227 | 100% |
Student demographics
60%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 62% · STATE 62% · 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
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| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creekside Early Learning Center this school | 227 | 33.9% | N/A |
| Woodland Star Charter Glen Ellen | 244 | 34.8% | N/A |
| Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary Santa Cruz | 214 | 30.4% | 43.2% |
| Plaza Elementary Orland | 215 | 29.8% | 63.1% |
| Valley Home Elementary Valley Home | 191 | 34.0% | 30.4% |
| Branch Elementary Arroyo Grande | 261 | 35.2% | 74.2% |
Matched among California 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 Early Learning Center ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In San Diego County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 227 | #5,232 of 5,915 | #409 of 453 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 22.8:1 | #2,798 of 5,352 | #186 of 418 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 59.8% | #1,851 of 5,354 | #197 of 418 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 33.9% | #4,606 of 5,625 | #333 of 442 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -6.6% | #3,111 of 3,837 | #220 of 279 |
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
227
+65 (+40%) vs 2020
-7% since 2010-11, when it was 243
Student : Teacher
22.8:1
was 23.1:1
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 | 227 | 10 | 22.8:1 | 34% (77) |
| 2023-24 | 259 | 12.1 | 21.4:1 | 41% (107) |
| 2022-23 | 205 | 9 | 22.8:1 | 38% (77) |
| 2020-21 | 162 | 7 | 23.1:1 | 29% (47) |
| 2017-18 | 243 | 10 | 24.3:1 | 26% (62) |
| 2015-16 | 212 | 9 | 23.6:1 | 33% (70) |
| 2010-11 | 243 | N/A | N/A | 26% (62) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Creekside Early Learning Center.
Since 2017-18: students down 7% (243 to 227); teachers unchanged (10 to 10).
About Creekside Early Learning Center
Creekside Early Learning Center is a low-enrollment elementary school located in Alpine, California. School enrollment was 227 students in 2024-25, in kindergarten. For comparison, elementary schools in California average about 465 students.
Alpine Union Elementary enrolls 1,440 students, and its 5 schools include Creekside Early Learning Center.
By race and ethnicity, Creekside Early Learning Center is 52% White. After that, the student body is 34% Hispanic and 11% multiracial. For comparison, San Diego County is about 48% White. Creekside Early Learning Center has a diversity index of 60%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
A ratio of 22.8:1 comes from the school's 10 full-time-equivalent teachers. Across elementary schools in California, the average ratio is about 22.3:1. The lunch program counts 34% of students at Creekside Early Learning Center as eligible for free or reduced-price meals. The gap from the 54% average for public schools in San Diego County is 20 points.
Census Bureau estimates for San Diego County show that median household income is about $106,268, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 43% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 7%. Creekside Early Learning Center is one of 766 public schools in San Diego County, which together enroll about 467,437 students.
Nearby, Mountain View Learning Academy is less than a tenth of a mile away. Creekside Early Learning Center is one of several public schools in the area, with at least 8 others within five miles.
Its location is classified as Rural: Fringe by the National Center for Education Statistics.
The number of students grew from 162 to 227 over 4 years.
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San Diego County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
3,288,774
Census ACS
Median income
$106,268
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
43%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
766
467,437 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Alpine Union Elementary
- Joan MacQueen MiddleMiddle · 405 students
- Shadow Hills ElementaryElementary · 377 students
- Boulder Oaks ElementaryElementary · 367 students
- Mountain View Learning AcademyElementary · 64 students
Other schools in Alpine
- Joan MacQueen MiddleMiddle · 405 students
- Shadow Hills ElementaryElementary · 377 students
- Boulder Oaks ElementaryElementary · 367 students
- The Heights CharterElementary · 283 students
- Mountain View Learning AcademyElementary · 64 students
Nearby schools
- Mountain View Learning Academy0.1 mi · 64
- Shadow Hills Elementary0.1 mi · 377
- Los Coches Creek Middle1.9 mi · 518
- Boulder Oaks Elementary2.4 mi · 367
- Joan MacQueen Middle2.5 mi · 405
- Blossom Valley Elementary2.6 mi · 533
Frequently asked questions
About Creekside Early Learning CenterHow many students attend Creekside Early Learning Center?
Creekside Early Learning Center enrolls approximately 227 students in grades KG-KG.
What grades does Creekside Early Learning Center serve?
Creekside Early Learning Center serves grades KG-KG.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Creekside Early Learning Center?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Creekside Early Learning Center is approximately 22.8:1 (10 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Creekside Early Learning Center?
At Creekside Early Learning Center, the student body is approximately 52% White, 34% Hispanic, 0% Asian, 11% Two or more.
Who oversees Creekside Early Learning Center?
Creekside Early Learning Center is overseen by Alpine Union Elementary in San Diego County.
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