W Jesse Gurganus Elementary School vs. Creekside Elementary School
Should you attend W Jesse Gurganus Elementary School or Creekside Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
W Jesse Gurganus Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Creekside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 350 students in grades Kindergarten-5, W Jesse Gurganus Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 512 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Creekside Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
350 students
512 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
36 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#230 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#279 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
67%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
75-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
75
82
Grade 1 Students
38
90
Grade 2 Students
50
86
Grade 3 Students
67
87
Grade 4 Students
64
90
Grade 5 Students
56
77
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
16%
12%
% Black
8%
9%
% White
60%
68%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
7%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.51
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
