- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Trafalgar, IN
Indian Creek Sr High School
Federal NCES profile for Indian Creek Sr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180762001303
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Indian Creek Sr High School earns 54/100 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.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Trafalgar · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 27.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Indian Creek Sr High 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 Sr High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Trafalgar, IN.
School address
District: Nineveh-Hensley-Jackson United · Indiana
NCES ID 180762001303 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Indian Creek Sr High School held near 637 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.5 → 40.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 180762001303 · Trafalgar, IN High · MID · TRAD
652 enr · 17.6:1 · 27.7% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Indian Creek Intermediate School (513 students)
Indian Creek Sr High School held near 637 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.5 → 40.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Indian Creek Sr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Indian Creek E
Indian Creek Elementary School
459 students
What this shows Indian Creek Sr High School reports 652 students on the CCD universe file.
How Indian Creek Sr High School compares
Indian Creek Sr High 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.7% | ▼ 44% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 652 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
652
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
17.6:1
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
12.7%
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
$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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 261 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Two or More 1.2%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 94.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.3, Indian Creek Sr High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
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 Sr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher 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 |
| Indian Creek Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Indian Creek Sr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide high 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 (~652 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Indian Creek Sr High School
How many students attend Indian Creek Sr High School?
Indian Creek Sr High School has 652 students enrolled. It is a high school in Trafalgar, IN. CCD year-over-year: 624 (2022-23) → 637 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indian Creek Sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Indian Creek Sr High School is 17.6:1, which is 11% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Indian Creek Sr High School?
27.7% of students at Indian Creek Sr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Indian Creek Sr High School?
The largest demographic group at Indian Creek Sr High School is White at 94.6% of enrollment, in Trafalgar, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Indian Creek Sr High School?
Indian Creek Sr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Indian Creek Sr High School rank among public schools in Trafalgar?
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Creek Sr High School ranks #2 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 Sr High School, Nineveh-Hensley-Jackson United also operates Indian Creek Intermediate School (513 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.