- Enrollment
- 2,360
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Columbus, IN
Clifty Creek Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Clifty Creek Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180036002188
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clifty Creek Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #7 of 10
- schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 67.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Clifty Creek Elementary School has class sizes larger than 77% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clifty Creek Elementary School ranks #7 of 10 schools in Columbus, IN.
School address
District: Bartholomew Con School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180036002188 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+43 students YoY
Clifty Creek Elementary School grew from 636 students in 2022-23 to 679 in 2023-24 (+6.8%).
Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 44.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+43 students YoY 180036002188 · Columbus, IN Other · MID · TRAD
705 enr · 17.6:1 · 67.3% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Columbus North High School (2,360 students)
Clifty Creek Elementary School grew from 636 students in 2022-23 to 679 in 2023-24 (+6.8%). Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 44.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Clifty Creek Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Columbus North
Columbus North High School
2,360 students
- Columbus East
Columbus East High School
1,452 students
- Northside Midd 908
Northside Middle School
908 students
- Southside Elem 891
Southside Elementary School
891 students
- Central Middle 790
Central Middle School
790 students
- This school 705
Clifty Creek Elementary School
705 students
What this shows Clifty Creek Elementary School reports 705 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clifty Creek Elementary School compares
Clifty Creek Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.3% | ▲ 36% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 705 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
705
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 77% in Indiana - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,277
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 705 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.8%
Hispanic or Latino 41.6%
Two or More 5.2%
African American 5.0%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 46.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.3, Clifty Creek Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bartholomew Con School Corp reports $13,277 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clifty Creek Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus North High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Columbus East High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northside Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southside Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clifty Creek Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,452
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 908
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 891
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 790
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Columbus
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Southside Elementary School
Standard public school
891 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Parkside Elementary School
Standard public school
733 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Lillian Schmitt Elementary School
Standard public school
704 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
W D Richards Elementary School
Standard public school
610 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
L F Smith Elementary
Standard public school
420 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Mount Healthy Elementary School
Standard public school
365 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~705 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clifty Creek Elementary School
How many students attend Clifty Creek Elementary School?
Clifty Creek Elementary School has 705 students enrolled. It is a public school in Columbus, IN. CCD year-over-year: 636 (2022-23) → 679 (2023-24), up 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clifty Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clifty Creek Elementary School is 17.6:1, which is 11% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clifty Creek Elementary School?
67.3% of students at Clifty Creek Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clifty Creek Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Clifty Creek Elementary School is White at 46.8% of enrollment, in Columbus, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clifty Creek Elementary School?
Clifty Creek Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Clifty Creek Elementary School rank among schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Clifty Creek Elementary School ranks #7 of 10 schools in Columbus, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Columbus on the city page.
What other schools are in Bartholomew Con School Corp?
Besides Clifty Creek Elementary School, Bartholomew Con School Corp also operates Columbus North High School (2,360 students), Columbus East High School (1,452 students), and Northside Middle School (908 students). See the Bartholomew Con School Corp district page for the complete list.