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Dr. W.J. Creel Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-7

2057^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,258 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 9% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Dr. W.J. Creel Elementary School is a public elementary school in Melbourne, Florida, serving 588 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Brevard District, which is ranked 23 out of 67 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite the school's higher spending per student, ranging from $11,478 to $15,824 over the past few years, Dr. W.J. Creel Elementary has consistently underperformed compared to the district and state averages. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math were 22-57% in the 2024-2025 school year, significantly lower than the district's 58-70% and the state's 56-63%. Additionally, the school has grappled with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 19.5% to 31.9%, which are much higher than the district and state averages of around 30% and 25%, respectively.

When comparing Dr. W.J. Creel Elementary to nearby schools in the same district, the differences become even more apparent. For example, Spessard L. Holland Elementary School, located just 4 miles away, consistently outperforms Dr. W.J. Creel Elementary in test scores, with proficiency rates ranging from 66% to 96% across various subjects and grade levels. Addressing the underlying factors that contribute to Dr. W.J. Creel Elementary's underperformance, such as chronic absenteeism and instructional practices, may be crucial in improving student outcomes and closing the achievement gap with the surrounding schools.

542

Students ?

12.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,588

Per pupil spending ?

63.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2000 Glenwood Dr
Melbourne, FL 32935

(321) 259-3233

District: Brevard

Students who attend Dr. W.J. Creel Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Lyndon B. Johnson Middle School
High:	Eau Gallie High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

45.9%

Hispanic:

22.0%

African American:

19.6%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 56th percentile in 2014 → 9th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (34% vs 58% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (9th percentile)

!Ranking has slipped — down 47 percentile points since 2014

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school34%

District avg61%

Florida avg58%

2,057^th of 2,258

Florida public elementary schools ?

Bottom 9%▼ down 44 pts since 2016

From top 47% (2016) to bottom 9% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

64^th of 66Elementary Schools in the Brevard

23^rd of 67Brevard among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2025	14.2	2057 of 2258	8.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	14.6	2046 of 2256	9.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	24.1	1769 of 2240	21.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	23.8	1740 of 2219	21.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	30.7	1551 of 2247	31.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	30.7	1577 of 2182	27.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	36.2	1394 of 2118	34.2%	★★☆☆☆
2017	50.9	1044 of 2112	50.6%	★★★☆☆
2016	53.2	979 of 2087	53.1%	★★★☆☆
2014	56.0	903 of 2064	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2013	57.1	860 of 2029	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2012	64.5	698 of 1984	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2011	71.6	560 of 1985	71.8%	★★★★☆
2010	69.0	602 of 1919	68.6%	★★★☆☆
2009	68.2	581 of 1847	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2008	71.3	498 of 1789	72.2%	★★★★☆
2007	69.2	557 of 1786	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2006	72.9	457 of 1688	72.9%	★★★★☆
2005	80.8	45 of 202	77.7%	★★★★☆
2004	78.4	58 of 199	70.9%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts38%-19 vs state

Science36%-19 vs state

Math29%-31 vs state

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by a parent
Wednesday, November 28, 2018

I have tried to contact the school concerning my children and I get no response. Close Quote

by a parent
Sunday, May 25, 2014

My daughter started Kindergarten at Harbor City Elementary, but we moved in the middle of her school year to Creel Elementary, and we couldn't be happier. At first we were nervous about the open school layout, especially with my daughter being diagnosed as ADHD and Anxiety Disorder, however, I have seen that there are no negatives with this layout. My daughter used to come home from Harbor City crying each day, but she is all smiles with Creel. She is actually excited about going to school every day! The teachers work as a team, so that each class is working on the same thing; I don't have to worry that she is falling behind another class. They also focus on logic rather than memorization. Also, the front office staff are very friendly and helpful. I love this school and so does my child. Close Quote

Schools Near Dr. W.J. Creel Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				FAST English Language Arts (2025)				FAST Math (2025)				Statewide Science Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Dr. W.J. Creel Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-7	2000 Glenwood Dr	Melbourne	32935	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	Yes	(321) 259-3233	542	42	12.8	63.3%	249 (45.9%)	106 (19.6%)	119 (22.0%)	9 (1.7%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (10.3%)	14.2	2057^th of 2258 public elementary schools	8.9%		14.6	2046^th of 2256 public elementary schools	9.3%	11	22.0	39.0	40.0	57.0	28.0	33.0	18.0	41.0	36.0	$14,588	$1,826	$12,762
Croton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1449 Croton Rd	Melbourne	32935	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	Yes	(321) 259-3818	464	35	13.2	63.1%	255 (55.0%)	41 (8.8%)	113 (24.4%)	6 (1.3%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (9.9%)	44.1	1244^th of 2258 public elementary schools	44.9%		59.6	870^th of 2256 public elementary schools	61.4%	374	42.0	48.0	54.0	67.0	57.0	48.0	52.0	60.0	64.0	$14,123	$1,748	$12,375
Harbor City Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1377 Sarno Rd	Melbourne	32935	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	Yes	(321) 254-5534	389	29	13.4	61.4%	215 (55.3%)	49 (12.6%)	79 (20.3%)	7 (1.8%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	37 (9.5%)	29.8	1652^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	26.8%		49.5	1102^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	51.2%	550	33.0	51.0	35.0	56.0	47.0	58.0	35.0	70.0	40.0	$14,001	$1,663	$12,337
Sabal Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1401 N Wickham Rd	Melbourne	32935	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	Yes	(321) 254-7261	493	39	12.6	58.4%	233 (47.3%)	44 (8.9%)	153 (31.0%)	12 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	49 (9.9%)	28.6	1684^th of 2258 public elementary schools	25.4%		21.7	1861^st of 2256 public elementary schools	17.5%	177	38.0	53.0	39.0	68.0	40.0	40.0	36.0	57.0	46.0	$13,434	$1,895	$11,539
Roy Allen Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2601 Fountainhead Blvd	Melbourne	32935	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	Yes	(321) 242-6450	619	38	16.5	45.4%	309 (49.9%)	70 (11.3%)	164 (26.5%)	16 (2.6%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	57 (9.2%)	33.4	1542^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	31.7%		42.5	1280^th of 2256 public elementary schools	43.3%	262	53.0	34.0	50.0	58.0	54.0	38.0	49.0	59.0	47.0	$10,527	$707	$9,820
Sherwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2541 Post Rd	Melbourne	32935	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	Yes	(321) 254-6424	493	39	12.7	60.6%	292 (59.2%)	70 (14.2%)	68 (13.8%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	57 (11.6%)	72.3	575^th of 2258 public elementary schools	74.5%		75	526^th of 2256 public elementary schools	76.7%	49	55.0	68.0	70.0	71.0	67.0	73.0	72.0	75.0	69.0	$14,849	$2,032	$12,818
Longleaf Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	4290 N Wickham Rd	Melbourne	32935	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	No	(321) 242-4700	578	42	13.7	23.2%	432 (74.7%)	17 (2.9%)	69 (11.9%)	15 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (7.8%)	82.9	339^th of 2258 public elementary schools	85.0%		86.2	278^th of 2256 public elementary schools	87.7%	61	72.0	75.0	66.0	80.0	79.0	74.0	71.0	94.0	70.0	$12,234	$699	$11,535
Ocean Breeze Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1101 Cheyenne Dr	Indian Harbour Beach	32937	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	No	(321) 779-2040	498	35	14.1	23.5%	413 (82.9%)	3 (0.6%)	49 (9.8%)	7 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.0%)	77	473^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	79.1%		80.9	384^th of 2256 public elementary schools	83.0%	89	66.0	77.0	74.0	76.0	72.0	80.0	59.0	75.0	70.0	$11,877	$744	$11,133
Surfside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	475 Cassia Blvd	Satellite Beach	32937	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	No	(321) 773-2818	404	30	13.4	21.8%	345 (85.4%)	1 (0.2%)	26 (6.4%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	28 (6.9%)	84	315^th of 2258 public elementary schools	86.0%		92	115^th of 2256 public elementary schools	94.9%	200	71.0	70.0	75.0	73.0	75.0	75.0	91.0	83.0	82.0	$12,200	$524	$11,675
Spessard L. Holland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	50 Holland Ct	Satellite Beach	32937	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	No	(321) 773-7591	444	31	14.3	26.4%	313 (70.5%)	23 (5.2%)	58 (13.1%)	11 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	38 (8.6%)	88.6	207^th of 2258 public elementary schools	90.8%		87.1	248^th of 2256 public elementary schools	89.0%	41	81.0	79.0	72.0	81.0	82.0	82.0	76.0	89.0	78.0	$11,937	$728	$11,210

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. W.J. Creel Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Dr. W.J. Creel Elementary School?

Students at Dr. W.J. Creel Elementary School are 46% White, 22% Hispanic, 20% African American, 10% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

How many students attend Dr. W.J. Creel Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 542 students attended Dr. W.J. Creel Elementary School.

What district is Dr. W.J. Creel Elementary School in?

Brevard

Is Dr. W.J. Creel Elementary School a good school?

Dr. W.J. Creel Elementary School ranks in the bottom 8.9% of Florida elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Dr. W.J. Creel Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Dr. W.J. Creel Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lyndon B. Johnson Middle School
High : Eau Gallie High School

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