Town Creek Elementary

Summary:

Town Creek Elementary is a public elementary school in Bolivia, North Carolina, serving students from kindergarten to 4th grade as part of the Brunswick County Schools district. The school has seen a steady decline in its white student population, with an increase in Hispanic students over the past few years.

Town Creek Elementary consistently outperforms the Brunswick County Schools district and the state of North Carolina in standardized test scores for both mathematics and reading across grades 3 and 4. The school has seen a significant improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from the bottom half of North Carolina elementary schools in 2016-2017 to the top 10% in 2023-2024. Town Creek Elementary has also performed well across various student subgroups, including female students, male students, African American students, Hispanic students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

While Town Creek Elementary has outperformed the district, the nearby schools of Lincoln Elementary, Belville Elementary, and Bolivia Elementary have shown more mixed results. Despite having a very high percentage of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage, Town Creek Elementary has been able to achieve strong academic outcomes, potentially aided by its relatively low student-teacher ratio.


Detail:

Public K-4

 6330 Lake Park Dr SE
       Winnabow, NC  28479


(910) 756-5350

District: Brunswick County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
149th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,485 Help


Students who attend Town Creek Elementary usually attend:

High:    Brunswick County Early College

Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  693

Racial breakdown:

White:
61.0%
Hispanic:
15.3%
African American:
12.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.6% Help


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Compare Details Town Creek Elementary ranks better than 90.1% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 2nd among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Brunswick County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.19. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Town Creek Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (61%), Hispanic (15.3%), African American (12.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Town Creek Elementary is 14.5, which is the 3rd best among 10 elementary schools in the Brunswick County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Town Creek Elementary is $10,485, which is the 4th highest among 10 elementary schools in the Brunswick County Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Town Creek Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Town Creek Elementary 149th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Town Creek Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Brunswick County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Brunswick County Schools 78th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Town Creek Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Town Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 67.28 463rd 1381 66.5%
2012 58.90 625th 1388 55.0%
2013 44.91 748th 1403 46.7%
2014 33.78 954th 1390 31.4%
2015 42.36 869th 1440 39.7%
2016 39.33 933rd 1425 34.5%
2017 48.09 782nd 1429 45.3%
2018 72.50 354th 1434 75.3%
2019 77.69 267th 1473 81.9%
2021 67.45 437th 1489 70.7%
2022 76.50 308th 1514 79.7%
2023 86.22 149th 1502 90.1%
2024 87.19 149th 1505 90.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Town Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 54.65 272nd 801 66.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Town Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.61 212th 1332 84.1%
2019 84.73 99th 1361 92.7%
2021 52.97 536th 1329 59.7%
2022 86.44 79th 1366 94.2%
2023 89.76 57th 1437 96.0%
2024 91.26 43rd 1450 97.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Town Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.42 295th 1405 79.0%
2019 74.79 302nd 1424 78.8%
2021 68.53 382nd 1440 73.5%
2022 78.13 254th 1458 82.6%
2023 85.57 146th 1459 90.0%
2024 84.41 159th 1455 89.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Town Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.15 233rd 897 74.0%
2019 56.71 284th 878 67.7%
2021 34.62 426th 646 34.1%
2022 47.07 269th 634 57.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Town Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 65.89 74th 612 87.9%
2021 60.63 233rd 494 52.8%
2022 58.32 262nd 500 47.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Town Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.83 392nd 1413 72.3%
2019 78.20 238th 1430 83.4%
2021 63.82 485th 1444 66.4%
2022 72.53 345th 1464 76.4%
2023 84.35 164th 1461 88.8%
2024 86.89 143rd 1464 90.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Town Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.18 83rd 927 91.0%
2019 89.91 47th 949 95.0%
2021 53.72 303rd 896 66.2%
2022 70.22 185th 927 80.0%
2024 93.22 26th 924 97.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Town Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.76 439th 851 48.4%
2019 75.10 142nd 865 83.6%
2021 57.16 290th 843 65.6%
2022 68.93 189th 893 78.8%
2023 82.57 90th 915 90.2%
2024 67.80 229th 951 75.9%
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Rank History for White students at Town Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.12 500th 1178 57.6%
2019 67.64 352nd 1183 70.2%
2021 52.20 538th 1172 54.1%
2022 60.60 438th 1194 63.3%
2023 77.12 220th 1183 81.4%
2024 80.90 184th 1166 84.2%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Open Quote I can not say enough good things about this school. The Principles are wonderful the teachers are wonderful the staff is wonderful. I have never seen a school where every one seems so happy to be there and soooo nice to the children. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Town Creek Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 328 104 6 39 4 n/a n/a 0 481
2011 293 77 3 52 6 0 24 0 455
2012 344 59 4 53 4 0 29 0 493
2013 353 68 5 41 2 0 23 0 492
2014 379 60 4 57 4 0 22 0 526
2015 367 73 1 59 10 0 27 0 537
2016 400 69 3 54 9 0 36 0 571
2017 399 67 1 52 7 1 31 0 558
2018 398 78 0 53 8 1 34 0 572
2019 390 74 0 53 9 2 33 0 561
2020 395 74 0 64 7 3 42 0 585
2021 469 76 1 73 4 3 33 0 659
2022 515 86 3 93 5 3 55 0 760
2023 405 76 7 100 5 3 58 0 654
2024 423 84 10 106 5 3 62 0 693

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Town Creek Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 481 29.3 16.4 65.7
2011 455 32.4 14.0 62.6
2012 493 32.0 15.4 61.3
2013 492 32.0 15.3 29.7
2014 526 35.0 15.0 58.9
2015 537 35.0 15.3 99.4
2016 571 35.0 16.3 57.6
2017 558 36.0 15.5 58.2
2018 572 40.2 14.2 54.7
2019 561 39.0 14.3 63.5
2020 585 37.0 15.7 99.5
2021 659 44.4 14.8 99.5
2022 760 51.1 14.8 99.6
2023 654 46.7 13.9 99.5
2024 693 47.7 14.5 99.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Town Creek Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 481 29.3 16.4 65.7
2011 455 32.4 14.0 62.6
2012 493 32.0 15.4 61.3
2013 492 32.0 15.3 29.7
2014 526 35.0 15.0 58.9
2015 537 35.0 15.3 99.4
2016 571 35.0 16.3 57.6
2017 558 36.0 15.5 58.2
2018 572 40.2 14.2 54.7
2019 561 39.0 14.3 63.5
2020 585 37.0 15.7 99.5
2021 659 44.4 14.8 99.5
2022 760 51.1 14.8 99.6
2023 654 46.7 13.9 99.5
2024 693 47.7 14.5 99.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Town Creek Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,345 (12.8%) $9,140 (87.2%) $10,485

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Town Creek Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 267th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 149th of 1502 Elementary schools
 8.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Town Creek Elementary)69.978.6
 8.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Brunswick County Schools)69.174.3
 5.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Town Creek Elementary)7162.9
 8.1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Brunswick County Schools)5751.2
 5.8%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Town Creek Elementary)76.378.3
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Brunswick County Schools)58.762.4
 3.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Town Creek Elementary)64.973.9
 9%
   4th Grade Reading (Brunswick County Schools)57.960.4
 2.5%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Town Creek Elementary)71.856.8
 15%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Brunswick County Schools)62.458.6
 3.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.251.3
 8.9%
5th Grade Reading (Town Creek Elementary)6652.3
 13.7%
   5th Grade Reading (Brunswick County Schools)55.950.9
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.645.8
 8.8%
5th Grade Science (Town Creek Elementary)88.372.5
 15.8%
   5th Grade Science (Brunswick County Schools)77.669.6
 8%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.663.1
 9.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students561654
 16.6%
African American7476
 2.7%
American Indian95
 44.4%
Asian07
Hispanic53100
 88.7%
Pacific Islander23
 50%
White390405
 3.8%
Two or More Races3358
 75.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients63.5%99.5%
 36.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Town Creek Elementary

In the 2023-24 school year, 693 students attended Town Creek Elementary.

Students who attend Town Creek Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Brunswick County Early College

Students at Town Creek Elementary are 61% White, 15% Hispanic, 12% African American, 9% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Yes. Town Creek Elementary ranks in the top 9.9% of North Carolina elementary schools.


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