Enrollment
517
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.3%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Creekside Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Creekside Elementary School
Creekside Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Franklin, Indiana, enrolling 517 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 45.3% lands close to the Indiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 517 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 550 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #200.
Its student body is predominantly White (80% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 345 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
15.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Franklin's public schools, it stands alongside Northwood Elementary School (505 students): Creekside Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.7:1 vs 14:1).
Franklin Community School Corp also operates Franklin Community High School (1,531 students) and Custer Baker Intermediate School (734 students) alongside Creekside Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Creekside Elementary School compares
Creekside Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,599
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Franklin Community School Corp, which includes Creekside Elementary School.
$11,599
Per student
-4%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.5%
State 52.7%
Federal 9.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,531
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~517 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Creekside Elementary School a good school?
Creekside Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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