CREEKSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Creekside Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Hardin County school district, located in Sonora, KY with about 452 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 29 teachers, Creekside Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Creekside Elementary School, located in the rural community of Sonora, Kentucky, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Hardin County School District. As a primary school, it focuses on the developmental and academic needs of students in their early formative years. The school is situated in a quiet, semi-rural setting, which helps foster a close-knit environment where students, teachers, and families can engage closely within the local community.
Academically, the school emphasizes core curriculum standards while striving to provide a supportive atmosphere that encourages both social and intellectual growth. Like many schools in the Hardin County district, Creekside focuses on preparing young learners for the transition to middle school by balancing traditional instruction with modern learning tools. By maintaining a focus on student-centered education, the school acts as a central hub for the families of Sonora, prioritizing a safe and nurturing experience for its elementary-age population.
For more information, contact Creekside Elementary School at (270) 369-8460 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Sonora, KY 42776
(270) 369-8460
CREEKSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Sonora, KY with about 452 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Kentucky
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Hardin County
- Total Students:
- 452
- Teachers:
- 29.25
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 452 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CREEKSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 89% of the student body.
- White
- 89.4%
- Two or more races
- 4.6%
- Black or African American
- 2.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.7%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 47.6%
- Male
- 52.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.