Creekside Early Childhood School

5070 Tylersville Rd
West Chester, OH 45069

720 Students

Elementary School K - 2nd

School Overview

Creekside Early Childhood School, located in West Chester, Ohio, is a dedicated educational facility serving the youngest learners within the Lakota Local School District. Specifically designed for preschool and kindergarten students, the school focuses on creating a nurturing and developmentally appropriate environment. Its curriculum emphasizes foundational skills, social-emotional growth, and a "whole-child" approach to learning, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their transition into primary elementary education.

The school is well-regarded for its collaborative atmosphere, where educators, staff, and families work together to foster early academic curiosity. Because it serves as a specialized early childhood hub, the facility is equipped with resources and classroom settings tailored specifically to the needs of young children. By prioritizing play-based learning alongside structured instruction, Creekside aims to build a positive and lasting foundation for its students' future academic success within the Lakota community.

720

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Creekside Early Childhood School
Demographic	Student Count
White	386
Hispanic	63
Black	112
Asian	109
Two or More	49
American Indian	1

White
386 (53.6%)
Black
112 (15.6%)
Asian
109 (15.1%)
Hispanic
63 (8.7%)
Two or More
49 (6.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	No
District:	Lakota Local
Phone:	(513)874-0175
Grade Range:	K - 2nd
Total Students:	720
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	201
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 225

Grade 1 261

Grade 2 234