CREEKSIDE ELEMENTARY - 07

Creekside Elementary - 07 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Spearfish School District 40-2 school district, located in Spearfish, SD with about 612 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade 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 35 teachers, Creekside Elementary - 07 has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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, located at 2325 N Ave in Spearfish, South Dakota, serves as a key academic institution within the Spearfish School District (District 07). The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for its young students, emphasizing foundational education and social development. By focusing on core curriculum standards and personal growth, Creekside aims to prepare its students for a successful transition into middle school and beyond.

As part of the broader Spearfish educational community, the school benefits from a collaborative environment that prioritizes community involvement and student-centered instruction. Parents and families looking for more information on the school’s specific programs, academic calendar, or district policies can visit their official website at [http://www.spearfish.k12.sd.us](http://www.spearfish.k12.sd.us). Through its commitment to excellence, Creekside Elementary plays a vital role in the educational infrastructure of the Spearfish area.

For more information, contact Creekside Elementary - 07 at (605) 717-1210 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2325 N Ave
Spearfish, SD 57783
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CREEKSIDE ELEMENTARY - 07 is a public Title I school in Spearfish, SD with about 612 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Dakota

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
612
Teachers:
35.57
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 targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 612 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending CREEKSIDE ELEMENTARY - 07 is predominantly White, representing about 88% of the student body.

White
87.7%
Hispanic/Latino
5.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
2.9%
Two or more races
2.0%
Asian
1.0%
Black or African American
1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
49.3%
Male
50.7%

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.