Creekside Elementary School

419 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

419

Total Students

29.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Creekside Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	367
Hispanic	20
Black	7
Asian	2
Two or More	23

White
367 (87.6 %)
Two or More
23 (5.5 %)
Hispanic
20 (4.8 %)
Black
7 (1.7 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hardin County
Phone:	(270)369-8460
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	419
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	225
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 55

Kindergarten 72

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 54