- Enrollment
- 1,188
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Commiskey, IN
Graham Creek Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Graham Creek Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180519000921
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Graham Creek Elementary School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 54.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 250
- students enrolled
Graham Creek Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Jennings County School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 180519000921 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Graham Creek Elementary School held near 260 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 180519000921 · Commiskey, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
250 enr · 13.9:1 · 54.6% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Jennings County High School (1,188 students)
Graham Creek Elementary School held near 260 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Graham Creek Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jennings Count
Jennings County High School
1,188 students
- Jennings Count
Jennings County Middle School
572 students
- North Vernon E
North Vernon Elementary School
566 students
- Sand Creek Ele 385
Sand Creek Elementary School
385 students
- Brush Creek El 303
Brush Creek Elementary School
303 students
- This school 250
Graham Creek Elementary School
250 students
What this shows Graham Creek Elementary School reports 250 students on the CCD universe file.
How Graham Creek Elementary School compares
Graham Creek 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 13% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.6% | ▲ 10% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 250 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
250
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 31% in Indiana - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,916
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 250 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Two or More 1.6%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 94.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.8, Graham Creek Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jennings County School Corporation reports $13,916 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Graham Creek Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennings County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jennings County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Vernon Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sand Creek Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brush Creek Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Graham Creek Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~250 students)
Frequently asked questions about Graham Creek Elementary School
How many students attend Graham Creek Elementary School?
Graham Creek Elementary School has 250 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Commiskey, IN. CCD year-over-year: 251 (2022-23) → 260 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Graham Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Graham Creek Elementary School is 13.9:1, which is 13% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Graham Creek Elementary School?
54.6% of students at Graham Creek Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Graham Creek Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Graham Creek Elementary School is White at 94.4% of enrollment, in Commiskey, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Graham Creek Elementary School?
Graham Creek Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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).
What other schools are in Jennings County School Corporation?
Besides Graham Creek Elementary School, Jennings County School Corporation also operates Jennings County High School (1,188 students), Jennings County Middle School (572 students), and North Vernon Elementary School (566 students). See the Jennings County School Corporation district page for the complete list.