Creekside Elementary

12362 Springhurst Dr.
San Diego, CA 92128

www.powayusd.com/pusdcses

585 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Creekside Elementary School is a highly regarded public school located in the suburban community of San Diego, California, and is part of the well-established Poway Unified School District. Serving students in grades K-5, the school is known for its strong emphasis on academic excellence, character development, and creating a supportive learning environment. The campus is situated in a quiet residential area, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing stable, community-focused educational settings for local families.

As a member of the Poway Unified School District, Creekside benefits from the resources and rigorous curriculum standards for which the district is nationally recognized. The school fosters a collaborative partnership between parents, teachers, and the community to ensure student success. With a focus on preparing students for future academic challenges, Creekside offers a well-rounded experience that balances traditional classroom instruction with social-emotional learning, making it a staple institution for families residing within the 92128 zip code.

585

Total Students

26.7

Full-Time Teachers

21.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Creekside Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	220
Hispanic	74
Black	6
Asian	227
Two or More	57
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
227 (38.8%)
White
220 (37.6%)
Hispanic
74 (12.6%)
Two or More
57 (9.7%)
Black
6 (1.0%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Poway Unified
Phone:	(858)391-1514
Website:	http://www.powayusd.com/pusdcses
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	585
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	76
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 122

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 101

Grade 4 105

Grade 5 95