Enrollment
513
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Trafalgar, IN
Indian Creek Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Indian Creek Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180762000064
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Indian Creek Intermediate School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Indiana schools. 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
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 32.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Indian Creek Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 77% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Creek Intermediate School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Trafalgar, IN.
School address
District: Nineveh-Hensley-Jackson United · Indiana
NCES ID 180762000064 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.0%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Indian Creek Intermediate School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Indian Creek Intermediate School
Indian Creek Intermediate School is a mid-sized elementary school in Trafalgar, Indiana, enrolling 513 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 513 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 473 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #267.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 12/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1026 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Nineveh-Hensley-Jackson United also operates Indian Creek Sr High School (652 students) and Indian Creek Middle School (503 students) alongside Indian Creek Intermediate 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 Indian Creek Intermediate School compares
Indian Creek Intermediate 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 11% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.0% | ▼ 35% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 513 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
513
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
17.7:1
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
6.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,255
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 93.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 0.4%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 93.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.2, Indian Creek Intermediate School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Nineveh-Hensley-Jackson United, which includes Indian Creek Intermediate School.
$10,255
Per student
-15%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.7%
State 60.9%
Federal 10.4%
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 Indian Creek Intermediate 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 Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Indian Creek Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Indian Creek Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary 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 (~513 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Indian Creek Intermediate School
How many students attend Indian Creek Intermediate School?
Indian Creek Intermediate School has 513 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Trafalgar, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indian Creek Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Indian Creek Intermediate School is 17.7:1, which is 11% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Indian Creek Intermediate School?
32.0% of students at Indian Creek Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Indian Creek Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Indian Creek Intermediate School is White at 93.6% of enrollment, in Trafalgar, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Indian Creek Intermediate School?
Indian Creek Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Indian Creek Intermediate School rank among public schools in Trafalgar?
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Creek Intermediate 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. See all public schools in Trafalgar on the city page.
Is Indian Creek Intermediate School a good school?
Indian Creek Intermediate School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools. 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 Nineveh-Hensley-Jackson United?
Besides Indian Creek Intermediate School, Nineveh-Hensley-Jackson United also operates Indian Creek Sr High School (652 students), Indian Creek Middle School (503 students), and Indian Creek Elementary School (459 students). See the Nineveh-Hensley-Jackson United district page for the complete list.
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