- Enrollment
- 1,531
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Franklin, IN
Creekside Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Creekside Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180369001030
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Creekside Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Franklin · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 45.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Creekside Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Creekside Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Franklin, IN.
School address
District: Franklin Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180369001030 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Creekside Elementary School held near 528 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.5 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 180369001030 · Franklin, IN Other · MID · TRAD
517 enr · 16.7:1 · 45.3% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin Community High School (1,531 students)
Creekside Elementary School held near 528 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.5 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Creekside Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Franklin Commu
Franklin Community High School
1,531 students
- Custer Baker I
Custer Baker Intermediate School
734 students
- Franklin Commu
Franklin Community Middle School
726 students
- This school 517
Creekside Elementary School
517 students
- Northwood Elem 505
Northwood Elementary School
505 students
- Needham Elemen 347
Needham Elementary School
347 students
What this shows Creekside Elementary School reports 517 students on the CCD universe file.
How Creekside Elementary School compares
Creekside Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▲ 5% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.3% | ▼ 8% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 517 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
517
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 67% in Indiana - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,894
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 345 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
Two or More 8.1%
African American 1.7%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 80.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.3, Creekside Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Franklin Community School Corp reports $11,894 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Creekside Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Custer Baker Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin Community Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northwood Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Needham Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Creekside Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 734
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 726
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other schools in Franklin
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~517 students)
Frequently asked questions about Creekside Elementary School
How many students attend Creekside Elementary School?
Creekside Elementary School has 517 students enrolled. It is a public school in Franklin, IN. CCD year-over-year: 510 (2022-23) → 528 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Creekside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Creekside Elementary School is 16.7:1, which is 5% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Creekside Elementary School?
45.3% of students at Creekside Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Creekside Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Creekside Elementary School is White at 80.1% of enrollment, in Franklin, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Creekside Elementary School?
Creekside Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Creekside Elementary School rank among schools in Franklin?
By Resource Investment Index, Creekside Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Franklin, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Franklin on the city page.
What other schools are in Franklin Community School Corp?
Besides Creekside Elementary School, Franklin Community School Corp also operates Franklin Community High School (1,531 students), Custer Baker Intermediate School (734 students), and Franklin Community Middle School (726 students). See the Franklin Community School Corp district page for the complete list.