Johnson Elementary School vs. Creekside Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Johnson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
Creekside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Johnson Elementary School, a Union County NJ high school serving grades PK–5 with 377 students and a 16:1 student–teacher ratio, ranked #217 in Alabama in 2023, placing it in the top 20% statewide but showing fluctuating rank trends from #666 in 2012 to #217 in 2023.
Math proficiency was 50–54%, higher than the state average of about 30%, though it declined from 80–85% in 2013 to current levels, while reading proficiency of 55–59% was also higher than the Alabama average near 47%, with declines from earlier peaks; science proficiency remained low at 20–29%, lower than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment increased from 293 students in 2022 to 363 in 2023, while free lunch eligibility rose notably from 36% in 2022 to 46% in 2023, indicating a socioeconomic shift; minority enrollment stands at 27% with notable Hispanic (54) and Black (31) student populations.
The school maintained a stable student–teacher ratio near 16:1 and consistently high graduation rates around 95%, exceeding the state average of approximately 88% in recent years.
Creekside Elementary School ranked #112 in Alabama in 2023, improving steadily from #653 in 2012 and consistently ranking in the top 20% statewide in recent years.
Math proficiency was 59% in 2023, higher than the Alabama state average of 30%, while reading proficiency reached 67%, higher than the state average of 47%.
Science proficiency ranged between 55–59%, also higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment increased from 518 students in 2021 to 560 in 2023, with minority enrollment stable at 35%, and free lunch eligibility rose to 36% in 2023 from 26% in 2021, indicating a socioeconomic shift.
The school served grades 1–5 with an enrollment of 542 students in 2023 and maintained a student–teacher ratio of 17:1, consistent with recent years.
As a Title I eligible public school in Harvest, AL, Creekside integrates modern technology across classrooms and facilities, supporting a technology–rich learning environment without offering virtual instruction.
Grades Offered
PK-5
1-5
Total Students
377 students
542 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
32 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#217 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#112 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
67%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
70
-
Kindergarten Students
54
-
Grade 1 Students
47
-
Grade 2 Students
50
-
Grade 3 Students
59
176
Grade 4 Students
45
190
Grade 5 Students
52
176
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
14%
9%
% Black
8%
20%
% White
73%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.44
0.53
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
