Creekside Elementary School

20777 Southeast 16th Street

School District

Issaquah
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:16
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on October 14, 2023

AS A STUDENT I WANT TO SAY THIS ONLY MY TIME THERE IT MIGHT HAVE CHANGED BUT THIS IS MY STORY who went there from 2016 to June 2021 during kindergarten, 1st, 2st it was nice but when Covid happened in third grade it was terrible fourth grade was a little better, but in fifth grade it was the worst that was the year new Principal Amy Allison started they was no creativity no fun at all and the food was terrible(the cooks were really good it was the stuff they had) the "Dutch waffles" were packed waffles reheated in the plastic bag they tasted bad. they had us sitting on the floor in tiny 2 feet by 2 feet boxes for lunch for 2/3 of the year during 5th grade Covid and the Principle Amy Allison was never there. I would not recommend this school to people who want there kid/s to have a fun time and have a real education.
Submitted by parent on August 04, 2023

Creekside has been an incredible school for my two children to learn and grow in. The teachers and staff are wonderful and take the time to focus on each child and their individual needs.
Submitted by parent on September 13, 2022

My children are treated with care and respect. Very happy with their educational progress. Principal Amy Allison goes above and beyond for the students. All the staff members and teachers I have interacted with or watched interact with students have been attentive, welcoming, and warm. Parents are heavily involved in volunteering, and are encouraged to be in the school and a part of their kids' education. My family strongly considered private school, but our experience at this school has made me very glad we gave the public school a chance.
Submitted by parent on September 17, 2020

School is poorly organized for Covid distance learning. The expectations, especially for younger children, are unrealistic. My daughter's teacher has only been teaching a couple of years and is shrill, condescending and rude. Considering removing her to home school on our own.
Submitted by parent on May 26, 2020

3 stars out of 5.Teachers and principal do just what's needed and nothing more. School does not have a desire to be academically competitive with other schools.
Submitted by parent on January 19, 2018

Excellent! The students are treated with kindness and respect. So lovely to see smiling faces enter the premises in the morning and smiling faces exit in the afternoon. My first grader has a structured program keeping her busy. She begs her teacher to give her work to take home, because her classroom environment is so stimulating, which just fosters a love for learning. The administration was very welcoming and helpful, as we just got here from another country, and honestly didn’t know what to expect. Very pleased with Creekside Elementary!
Submitted by other on December 30, 2017

Very very highly! Great school and great facilities.
Submitted by parent on April 18, 2016

Nice school and nice staffs. The biggest problem is the entry & exit for both parents and school buses. That has often caused so much traffic. Parking sometimes is an issue too if there's an event going on. It would be nice if there's an entry/exit for parents only. Then an entry/exit for buses only. That way probably can reduce some traffic issues.
Submitted by parent on August 26, 2014

The facility is positively beautiful. Very well maintained. The staff is exceedingly friendly and they genuinely care for the kids. The technology available to the teachers and kids is outstanding. The curriculum is standard for the State, with a few wastes of time 'new age' concepts in math that should be removed. The teachers are here as they are anywhere - on a spectrum from okay to great. Our 2 have experienced both. 5th grade was probably the least rigorous for one of ours and we directly attribute that to the 'okay' teacher who seemed more interested in being popular himself than being a challenging gateway to middle school. Overall, however, we'd highly recommend this school. On the whole, not sure it gets much better.
Submitted by parent on May 14, 2014

Love this school. Nice facilities. Attentive and responsive teachers. An involved PTSA that does fundraisers that aren't too annoying. I don't think there's pressure to give too much money. If you can't afford to donate the suggested amount, there's no shame or pressure. I'm sure there are plenty of affluent families who donate well above the "suggestion" as well as enough families who work for companies that do corporate matching that no one should have to worry about giving above their means. It's a public school so no fund raising is obligatory. The parking situation is terrible for school events, but that's such a minor issue. I feel very comfortable trusting Creekside with the care and education of my children.
Submitted by parent on May 01, 2014

Creekside looks great on paper but if your children do not fit the average mold, or you don't want them to, keep looking. The 7 habits (of Highly Effective People) are drilled in religiously, while academics are lacking at school (and made up for by many parents at home.) The staff I have dealt with first hand do not seem to have much experience (teaching to various learning styles or in child development/psychology). A few even lack integrity, or take the approach, "don't ask, don't tell." With the amount of support and resources available in the community the school should be one of the finest. Unfortunatly, it's just average.
Submitted by teacher on June 15, 2012

I have taught at 5 schools, my experience ranging from primary to intermediate grades, and I can safely say that Creekside is a phenomenal place to be! The staff and administration are consistently focused on best practices and share a common goal of improving student achievement. As a "Leader In Me" school, we focus on tapping into the leadership potential of ALL students and staff. Support staff (Resource Room and SAGE, our gifted program) are committed to helping meet student needs in all academic levels. Our PTSA is strong and supportive, providing multiple opportunities for families to enjoy a variety of events while raising money for our relatively new school. Creekside is a great place to be!
Submitted by parent on June 07, 2012

My daughter has been at Creekside for the past two years now and I have to say, I couldn't be more dissapointed in the lack of common sense exhibited by both the administration and the staff. My daughter does very well academically, despite the abundance of worksheets. Even smart kids aren't welcome here unless they fit the drone army student this school is apparently looking for.
Submitted by parent on April 24, 2012

After two years at this school I must say that this school is for kids with perfect behavior only. Kids with HDHD, autism, etc. are not really welcome. The counselor isn't very helpful except offering "Friendship groups" and the psychologist never got in contact with us to help. When we requested her help it was denied. The PTSA offers great programs for a high price. Asking a lot of money ($150) from the parents at the beginning of the school year and making you feel guilty if you can't afford it. The school itself is only two years old and extremely well equipped. That's a big PLUS. My kids love the school but as I mentioned before - please consider a private school if your child isn't perfect.
Submitted by parent on January 28, 2012

My children were reassigned from Sunny Hills to Creekside when the school opened in 2010. We loved Sunny Hills so were reticent to leave but our experience at Creekside has been so positive, we don't regret the move now! Certainly the facility is top notch as is the technology. The location is beautiful and serene tucked back in the wetlands. The building is green built and has all the modern features you could want in a school. The Principal is very experienced and well respected in the district and she had her pick of teachers from the other Issaquah Schools. She has assembled a wonderful staff. The school started right away in the Seven Habits of Highly Effective Schols Leader in Me Program and is already working towards a Lighthouse school designation of which there are 21 in the country. The music and PE teachers are raved about!! The kids love this school. Strong PTSA.
Submitted by parent on August 19, 2011

Fabulous staff, great administrative leadership. I have three children at this school and was pleased with every teacher.