C
Below Average
55/100

Creekside Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 5321 Ephesus Church Road, Durham, NC 27707
Overall
C
55/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.5 grade levels below the U.S. average · 28th percentile in North Carolina
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against North Carolina schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

55
Repit Score
out of 100
551
Students
enrolled
13.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$18K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%28/1001.5 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%92/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 100% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with North Carolina schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −12 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in North Carolina. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency39% (−7 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency33% (−9 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the North Carolina state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White62%57%reading +4 pts, math -1 pts64th percentile (list)
Black32%17%reading +6 pts, math -2 pts56th percentile (list)
Hispanic8%8%reading -21 pts, math -22 pts1st percentile (list)
Multiracial50%30%reading +5 pts, math -9 pts50th percentile (list)
Low-income12%8%reading -16 pts, math -17 pts3rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 5321 Ephesus Church Road
City Durham
ZIP Code 27707
District 3701260
NCES School ID 370126002727
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 27707

Understanding the community around Creekside Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $69,579
Per Capita Income $45,429
Poverty Rate 10.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 33.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 55.0%
High School or Higher 90.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $320,600
Median Rent $1,276
Owner-Occupied 48.2%
Renter-Occupied 51.8%
View full data for ZIP 27707 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Creekside Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.0%
Female 47.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 34.3%
Hispanic/Latino 33.0%
Black 20.2%
Two or More Races 8.4%
Asian 4.0%
American Indian 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 551
Teachers (FTE) 40.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Creekside Elementary?
Creekside Elementary has a Repit School Score of 55 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Creekside Elementary?
Creekside Elementary has 551 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1.
What grades does Creekside Elementary serve?
Creekside Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Creekside Elementary receive per student?
Creekside Elementary receives $17,524 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Creekside Elementary in 27707 ▼
Avg Home Value
$413,718
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,403
1-Year Change
-0.4%
% Renters
51.8%

Other Schools in 27707

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026