The top reported proficiency rate is 91% in Math. The lowest is 83% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Creekside Elementary School
Creekside Elementary School serves kindergarten through fifth grade in Franklin, Tennessee, as part of the Williamson County Schools district. The school is a regular public school that is not a charter or magnet school, and the data did not indicate a Title I designation.
The school sits in a community that has changed dramatically. Franklin began as an agricultural county seat and has grown into a fast-developing Nashville suburb, one that the U.S. Census Bureau ranked among the fastest-growing cities in the nation in the recent past. The city describes itself as a blend of residential, commercial, and corporate uses. A historic downtown district with shops, restaurants, and galleries anchors the community, while the Cool Springs area has become a major commercial and retail hub. Major employers include health systems, automotive companies, and insurers. Growth has radiated outward from the historic core, and newer residential subdivisions are part of the landscape. The broader area is car-oriented, with downtown being the main walkable district. Housing values and rents in the school’s zip code are well above state and national benchmarks, which reflects the desirability and high cost of this suburban market. The school’s enrollment is large for an elementary school serving only these grade levels.
Creekside’s academic picture is strong. On the state’s TNReady assessments, students posted a high level of proficiency in math, a high level of proficiency in English language arts, and a high level of proficiency in science. Participation rates on these tests were full. When placed in context with other elementary schools across the county, the school’s overall proficiency across tested subjects ranked in the top quartile among its peers in Williamson County. The school does not serve high school grades, so there is no graduation rate to report.
The student body is predominantly white, with a substantial Asian student population making up the next largest group. Smaller shares of students identify as Hispanic, Black, two or more races, American Indian or Alaska Native, or Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander. Data on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals was not reported. The data also did not include counts or rates for students with disabilities or English learners, so a family seeking specific information on those supports would want to follow up with the school directly. Information on discipline, course access, and staffing was absent as well.
No specific parent-relevant changes for the Williamson County district were found in the research, and the data did not report district-level strategic priorities. For a family considering this school, the academic environment is a clear strength, with outcomes that are high in absolute terms and among the best in the county. The school fits a family looking for a large suburban elementary school with consistently strong test scores. The peer environment is diverse in terms of Asian representation but not broadly economically or racially diverse by the available measures. The housing market in this area is expensive, and the community continues to see significant growth pressure and new development. A family moving to the area should expect a car-dependent suburban setting with a historic downtown as the main civic and pedestrian hub.
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