Rock Creek Community Academy

Sellersburg, Indiana — 1 schools

661
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$9,957
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Rock Creek Community Academy operates 1 public schools serving 661 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Indiana. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 672 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Clark County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $9,957 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 6.3% local, 75.7% state, and 17.9% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 36/100, ranked #286 of 373 in Indiana against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 672:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 24.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 73.5% White, 12.6% African American, 6.0% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Rock Creek Community Academy accounts for 100.0% of all Rock Creek Community Academy student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Rock Creek Community Academy-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Rock Creek Community Academy student-counselor ratio is 672:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Rock Creek Community Academy chronic absenteeism rate is 24.6% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Rock Creek Community Academy is typically wider than the Rock Creek Community Academy-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

17.9%
Federal
75.7%
State
6.3%
Local

Funding Equity

36
Equity Score
286 / 373
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Clark County county, where this district is located.

$966
Studio/mo
$1,047
1 BR/mo
$1,272
2 BR/mo
$1,625
3 BR/mo
$1,891
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Rock Creek Community Academy.

White 73.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
African American 12.6%
Asian 0.6%
Multiracial 6.7%
Other 0.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

672:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
24.6%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Rock Creek Community Academy

School Enrollment
Rock Creek Community Academy
Charter
672

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Rock Creek Community Academy?

Rock Creek Community Academy has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 661 students.

How much does Rock Creek Community Academy spend per student?

Rock Creek Community Academy spends $9,957 per student. The district has an equity score of 36/100, ranking #286 in Indiana.

What is the average rent near Rock Creek Community Academy?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Clark County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Rock Creek Community Academy?

Rock Creek Community Academy students are 73.5% White, 12.6% African American, 6.0% Hispanic or Latino, 0.6% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Rock Creek Community Academy?

Rock Creek Community Academy has an equity score of 36/100, ranking #286 out of 373 districts in Indiana. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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