- Enrollment
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Louisville, KY
Mill Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mill Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210299000718
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mill Creek Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Kentucky schools.
- #65 of 68
- schools in Louisville · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 76.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Mill Creek Elementary has class sizes larger than 90% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mill Creek Elementary ranks #65 of 68 schools in Louisville, KY.
School address
District: Jefferson County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210299000718 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Mill Creek Elementary held near 479 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.1 → 28.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 210299000718 · Louisville, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
437 enr · 19:1 · 76.8% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Ballard High (2,148 students)
Mill Creek Elementary held near 479 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.1 → 28.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Mill Creek Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ballard High
Ballard High
2,148 students
- Dupont Manual
Dupont Manual High
1,899 students
- Marion C. Moor
Marion C. Moore School
1,892 students
- Eastern High
Eastern High
1,790 students
- Pleasure Ridge
Pleasure Ridge Park High
1,777 students
- This school 437
Mill Creek Elementary
437 students
What this shows Mill Creek Elementary reports 437 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mill Creek Elementary compares
Mill Creek Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19:1 | ▲ 25% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.8% | ▲ 30% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 437 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
437
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 90% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,189
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 437 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 77.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
White 5.7%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 77.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.2, Mill Creek Elementary is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson County reports $18,189 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mill Creek Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballard High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dupont Manual High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marion C. Moore School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eastern High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pleasure Ridge Park High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mill Creek Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,899
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,892
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,790
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,777
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar other schools in Louisville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Marion C. Moore School
Standard public school
1,892 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
The Academy @ Shawnee
Standard public school
1,051 students 26.3:1 students per teacher
Pathfinder School of Innovation
Alternative education program
918 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
J. Graham Brown School
Standard public school
800 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Tully Elementary
Standard public school
791 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Stopher Elementary
Standard public school
781 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~437 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mill Creek Elementary
How many students attend Mill Creek Elementary?
Mill Creek Elementary has 437 students enrolled. It is a public school in Louisville, KY. CCD year-over-year: 474 (2022-23) → 479 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mill Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mill Creek Elementary is 19:1, which is 25% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mill Creek Elementary?
76.8% of students at Mill Creek Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mill Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mill Creek Elementary is African American at 77.6% of enrollment, in Louisville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mill Creek Elementary?
Mill Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Mill Creek Elementary rank among schools in Louisville?
By Resource Investment Index, Mill Creek Elementary ranks #65 of 68 schools in Louisville, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Louisville on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson County?
Besides Mill Creek Elementary, Jefferson County also operates Ballard High (2,148 students), Dupont Manual High (1,899 students), and Marion C. Moore School (1,892 students). See the Jefferson County district page for the complete list.