Silver Creek School Corporation

Sellersburg, Indiana — 4 schools

3,144
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$13,109
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Silver Creek School Corporation operates 4 public schools serving 3,144 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Indiana. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle, 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 3,214 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 $13,109 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 36.5% local, 56.6% state, and 6.9% 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. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $57,930 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 17/100, ranked #368 of 373 in Indiana against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 4 schools offering Advanced Placement (9 AP courses district-wide), a 559.8:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 13.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 78.8% White, 11.4% Hispanic or Latino, 2.4% African American across the district's schools.

Silver Creek Elementary School accounts for 30.5% of all Silver Creek School Corporation student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Silver Creek School Corporation-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. 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

Silver Creek School Corporation student-counselor ratio is 560:1 — 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

Silver Creek School Corporation chronic absenteeism rate is 13.3% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

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 Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

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

Where does the funding come from?

6.9%
Federal
56.6%
State
36.5%
Local

Funding Equity

17
Equity Score
368 / 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

Average Teacher Salary

$57,930
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 4 schools in Silver Creek School Corporation.

White 78.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
African American 2.4%
Asian 1.5%
Multiracial 5.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 4
Schools with AP
9 AP courses total
559.8:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
13.3%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Silver Creek School Corporation

School Enrollment
Silver Creek Elementary School
980
Silver Creek High School
976
Silver Creek Middle School
748
Silver Creek Primary School
510

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Silver Creek School Corporation?

Silver Creek School Corporation has 4 schools, including 1 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle, 1 other. Total enrollment is 3,144 students.

How much does Silver Creek School Corporation spend per student?

Silver Creek School Corporation spends $13,109 per student. The district has an equity score of 17/100, ranking #368 in Indiana.

What is the average teacher salary in Silver Creek School Corporation?

The average teacher salary in Silver Creek School Corporation is $57,930 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Silver Creek School Corporation?

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 Silver Creek School Corporation?

Silver Creek School Corporation students are 78.8% White, 11.4% Hispanic or Latino, 2.4% African American, 1.5% Asian, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Silver Creek School Corporation?

Silver Creek School Corporation has an equity score of 17/100, ranking #368 out of 373 districts in Indiana. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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