CREEKSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Creekside Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Durham Public Schools school district, located in Durham, NC with about 891 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 57 teachers, Creekside Elementary 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 Durham, North Carolina, serves as a public elementary school within the Durham Public Schools district. Situated on Ephesus Church Road, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational foundation for students in the surrounding community. It emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a supportive learning environment designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population.
As part of the Durham Public Schools system, Creekside integrates standard state curricula with resources intended to engage students in a collaborative and inclusive atmosphere. The school maintains a digital presence through its official website, which serves as a hub for parents and guardians to access information regarding academic programs, faculty resources, school calendars, and district-wide policies. Through its commitment to excellence, Creekside aims to prepare its students for future academic success while fostering a sense of community engagement and belonging.
For more information, contact Creekside Elementary at (919) 560-3919 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 560-3919
http://www.creekside.dpsnc.net/
CREEKSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Durham, NC with about 891 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Durham Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 891
- Teachers:
- 57
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 891 students
- White
- 37.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 27.2%
- Black or African American
- 26.8%
- Asian
- 4.6%
- Two or more races
- 3.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 50.1%
- Male
- 49.9%
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.