Creekside Elementary School

5321 Ephesus Church Road
Durham, NC 27707
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 543 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Creekside Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 543 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Creekside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Creekside Elementary School's student population of 543 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
543 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Creekside Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Creekside Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#1777 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Creekside Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Creekside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
41%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Creekside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Creekside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Creekside Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Asian
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Creekside Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
31%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Creekside Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
20%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Creekside Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
35%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Creekside Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.74
This chart displays the diversity score of Creekside Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Creekside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Creekside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Creekside Elementary School's ranking?
Creekside Elementary School is ranked #1777 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Creekside Elementary School often compared to?
Creekside Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pearsontown Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Creekside Elementary School?
543 students attend Creekside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Creekside Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Creekside Elementary School?
Creekside Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Creekside Elementary School offer ?
Creekside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Creekside Elementary School part of?
Creekside Elementary School is part of Durham School District.
In what neighborhood is Creekside Elementary School located?
Creekside Elementary School is located in the Farrington neighborhood of Durham, NC.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 543 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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