- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Trafalgar, IN
Indian Creek Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Indian Creek Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180762001306
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Indian Creek Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Trafalgar · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- students per teacher
- 36.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Indian Creek Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Creek Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Trafalgar, IN.
School address
District: Nineveh-Hensley-Jackson United · Indiana
NCES ID 180762001306 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Indian Creek Elementary School shrank from 520 students in 2022-23 to 486 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 29.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 180762001306 · Trafalgar, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
459 enr · 16.4:1 · 36.3% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Indian Creek Sr High School (652 students)
Indian Creek Elementary School shrank from 520 students in 2022-23 to 486 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 29.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Indian Creek Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Indian Creek S
Indian Creek Sr High School
652 students
- Indian Creek I
Indian Creek Intermediate School
513 students
- Indian Creek M
Indian Creek Middle School
503 students
- This school
Indian Creek Elementary School
459 students
What this shows Indian Creek Elementary School reports 459 students on the CCD universe file.
How Indian Creek Elementary School compares
Indian Creek Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 16.4:1 | ▲ 3% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.3% | ▼ 27% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 459 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
459
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 63% in Indiana - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,120
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.2%
Two or More 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 93.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.0, Indian Creek Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Nineveh-Hensley-Jackson United reports $11,120 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Indian Creek Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Creek Sr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Indian Creek Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Indian Creek Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Indian Creek Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~459 students)
Frequently asked questions about Indian Creek Elementary School
How many students attend Indian Creek Elementary School?
Indian Creek Elementary School has 459 students enrolled. It is a public school in Trafalgar, IN. CCD year-over-year: 520 (2022-23) → 486 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indian Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Indian Creek Elementary School is 16.4:1, which is 3% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Indian Creek Elementary School?
36.3% of students at Indian Creek Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Indian Creek Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Indian Creek Elementary School is White at 93.2% of enrollment, in Trafalgar, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Indian Creek Elementary School?
Indian Creek Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Indian Creek Elementary School rank among public schools in Trafalgar?
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Creek Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Trafalgar, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Nineveh-Hensley-Jackson United?
Besides Indian Creek Elementary School, Nineveh-Hensley-Jackson United also operates Indian Creek Sr High School (652 students), Indian Creek Intermediate School (513 students), and Indian Creek Middle School (503 students). See the Nineveh-Hensley-Jackson United district page for the complete list.