Serving 626 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Dr. W.j. Creel Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 626 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dr. W.j. Creel Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Dr. W.j. Creel Elementary School's student population of 626 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
626 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dr. W.j. Creel Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr. W.j. Creel Elementary School is 0.70, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2603 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
22%
37%
Black
20%
21%
White
45%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. W.j. Creel Elementary School's ranking?
Dr. W.j. Creel Elementary School is ranked #2603 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Dr. W.j. Creel Elementary School often compared to?
Dr. W.j. Creel Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Croton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Dr. W.j. Creel Elementary School?
626 students attend Dr. W.j. Creel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Dr. W.j. Creel Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr. W.j. Creel Elementary School?
Dr. W.j. Creel Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dr. W.j. Creel Elementary School offer ?
Dr. W.j. Creel Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Dr. W.j. Creel Elementary School part of?
Dr. W.j. Creel Elementary School is part of Brevard School District.
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