Dr. W.j. Creel Elementary School

2000 Glenwood Dr
Melbourne, FL 32935
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 588 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 54% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 588 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Bottom 50% in FL
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 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:

School Overview

Dr. W.j. Creel Elementary School's student population of 588 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
588 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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Students by Grade
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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.
This School
State Level (FL)
#2603 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Dr. W.j. Creel Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
42%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dr. W.j. Creel Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dr. W.j. Creel Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Dr. W.j. Creel Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
21%
37%
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Black
21%
21%
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White
46%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Dr. W.j. Creel Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of Dr. W.j. Creel Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Dr. W.j. Creel Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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?
588 students attend Dr. W.j. Creel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Dr. W.j. Creel Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 10% 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 588 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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