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Enrollment
485
Elementary
DISTRICT 481 · STATE 369
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CHELSEA SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 260894004439
North Creek Elementary School
699 MCKINLEY ST, CHELSEA, MI 48118 · (734) 433-2203 · Washtenaw County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY31-TOWNREGULAR SCHOOL485 STUDENTS
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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
16.3:1
30 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 17.5:1 · STATE 15.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
16%
79 students
DISTRICT 13% · STATE 55%
Community
5
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 | 194 | 40% |
| Grade 1 | 154 | 32% |
| Grade 2 | 137 | 28% |
Student demographics
25%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 21% · STATE 56% · 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
North Creek Elementary School→South Meadows Elementary School→Beach Middle School→Chelsea High School
Based on grade levels within Chelsea School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like North Creek Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Creek Elementary School this school | 485 | 16.3% | N/A |
| Lorenz C List School FRANKENMUTH | 479 | 17.7% | 56.0% |
| South Meadows Elementary School CHELSEA | 476 | 15.5% | 56.7% |
| Edgerton Trails Elementary ROCKFORD | 454 | 17.6% | N/A |
| William A Brummer Elementary School SOUTH LYON | 469 | 16.2% | 56.9% |
| Bird Elementary School PLYMOUTH | 476 | 17.6% | 61.4% |
Matched among Michigan 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 North Creek Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan | In Washtenaw County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 485 | #315 of 1,630 | #14 of 53 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.3:1 | #797 of 1,424 | #33 of 47 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 25.0% | #954 of 1,424 | #44 of 47 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 16.3% | #1,439 of 1,563 | #37 of 50 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +3.2% | #340 of 440 | #8 of 15 |
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
485
+8 (+2%) vs 2020
-17% since 1990-91, when it was 583
Student : Teacher
16.3:1
was 15.4:1
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 | 485 | 29.8 | 16.3:1 | 16% (79) |
| 2023-24 | 486 | 32.6 | 14.9:1 | 16% (80) |
| 2022-23 | 477 | 26 | 18.4:1 | 15% (70) |
| 2020-21 | 477 | 31 | 15.4:1 | 12% (55) |
| 2017-18 | 470 | 32.4 | 14.5:1 | 10% (48) |
| 2015-16 | 486 | 30 | 16.2:1 | 11% (55) |
| 2010-11 | 474 | 30 | 15.8:1 | 10% (49) |
| 2000-01 | 407 | 17 | 23.9:1 | 2% (10) |
| 1990-91 | 583 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for North Creek Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students up 3% (470 to 485); teachers down 8% (32.4 to 29.8).
About North Creek Elementary School
North Creek Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school located in CHELSEA, Michigan. Enrollment totals 485 students across pre-K through 2. Across elementary schools in Michigan, the average enrollment is about 369.
North Creek Elementary School is part of Chelsea School District, where 4 schools serve 2,236 students.
White students are 86% of those enrolled at North Creek Elementary School. The remaining shares are 6% multiracial and 5% Hispanic. Census estimates put the White share of Washtenaw County's population at about 69%. On a 0 to 100 scale, the school's diversity index is 25, compared with 70 nationally.
Its staff includes 29.8 full-time-equivalent teachers, for about 16.3 students per teacher. The average for elementary schools in Michigan is about 15.8:1. North Creek Elementary School has a free or reduced-price lunch rate of 16%. The average for public schools in Washtenaw County is 34%.
The school's county is Washtenaw County. According to Census Bureau estimates, median household income comes to about $89,180, 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Washtenaw County's 104 public schools enroll about 42,861 students and include North Creek Elementary School.
Among nearby public schools, Beach Middle School is closest at about 0.7 miles. In all, 3 other public schools sit within five miles of North Creek Elementary School.
North Creek Elementary School is coded as Town: Fringe in federal locale data.
Enrollment at North Creek Elementary School was 477 in 2020-21 and 485 in 2024-25, a change of less than 3%.
This page is set up for the North Creek Elementary School community to discuss special education services, counseling, and support programs. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
Washtenaw County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
369,822
Census ACS
Median income
$89,180
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
59%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
104
42,861 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Chelsea School District
- Chelsea High SchoolHigh · 750 students
- Beach Middle SchoolMiddle · 525 students
- South Meadows Elementary SchoolElementary · 476 students
Other schools in CHELSEA
- Chelsea High SchoolHigh · 750 students
- Beach Middle SchoolMiddle · 525 students
- South Meadows Elementary SchoolElementary · 476 students
Other North Creek Elementary schools
One other US public school is named North Creek Elementary. North Creek Elementary School is the 2nd largest of the 2.
- North Creek Elementary SchoolMELISSA, TX · 885 students
Nearby schools
- Beach Middle School0.7 mi · 525
- South Meadows Elementary School1.0 mi · 476
- Chelsea High School1.3 mi · 750
- Dexter High School6.3 mi · 1,053
- Creekside Intermediate School6.6 mi · 479
- Dexter Alternative School6.8 mi · 13
Frequently asked questions
About North Creek Elementary SchoolHow large is North Creek Elementary School?
North Creek Elementary School enrolls approximately 485 students in grades PK-02.
What age range does North Creek Elementary School serve?
North Creek Elementary School serves students from grade PK through grade 02.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Creek Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at North Creek Elementary School is approximately 16.3:1 (30 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at North Creek Elementary School?
Student demographics at North Creek Elementary School are roughly 86% White, 5% Hispanic, 1% Black, 0% Asian, 6% Two or more.
What district is North Creek Elementary School in?
North Creek Elementary School is part of Chelsea School District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.