Arthur W Edwards Elementary School vs. Creekside Elementary School
Should you attend Arthur W Edwards 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
Arthur W Edwards Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
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 528 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Arthur W Edwards Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% 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
528 students
512 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
36 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1048 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#279 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
67%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
75-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
101
82
Grade 1 Students
85
90
Grade 2 Students
102
86
Grade 3 Students
72
87
Grade 4 Students
80
90
Grade 5 Students
88
77
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
18%
12%
% Black
10%
9%
% White
57%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
7%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.51
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
2%
