- Enrollment
- 458
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wabash, IN
Sharp Creek Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sharp Creek Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 181218002178
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sharp Creek Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #3 of 10
- public schools in Wabash · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 45.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Sharp Creek Elementary School has class sizes larger than 70% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sharp Creek Elementary School ranks #3 of 10 public schools in Wabash, IN.
School address
District: Msd Wabash County Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 181218002178 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Sharp Creek Elementary School held near 270 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 16.5 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 181218002178 · Wabash, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
270 enr · 16.9:1 · 45.9% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Southwood Elementary School (458 students)
Sharp Creek Elementary School held near 270 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 16.5 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Sharp Creek Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southwood Elem
Southwood Elementary School
458 students
- Southwood Jr-S
Southwood Jr-Sr High School
445 students
- Northfield Jr-
Northfield Jr-Sr High School
429 students
- White's Jr-Sr
White's Jr-Sr High School
369 students
- Metro North El
Metro North Elementary School
285 students
- This school
Sharp Creek Elementary School
270 students
What this shows Sharp Creek Elementary School reports 270 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sharp Creek Elementary School compares
Sharp 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 6% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.9% | ▼ 7% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 270 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
270
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 70% in Indiana - lower ratio than 30% 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
$10,128
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 270 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.4%
Two or More 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 94.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.7, Sharp Creek Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Msd Wabash County Schools reports $10,128 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sharp Creek Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwood Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southwood Jr-Sr High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northfield Jr-Sr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| White's Jr-Sr High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Metro North Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sharp Creek Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 28.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar elementary schools in Wabash
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~270 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sharp Creek Elementary School
How many students attend Sharp Creek Elementary School?
Sharp Creek Elementary School has 270 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wabash, IN. CCD year-over-year: 266 (2022-23) → 270 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sharp Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sharp Creek Elementary School is 16.9:1, which is 6% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sharp Creek Elementary School?
45.9% of students at Sharp Creek Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sharp Creek Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sharp Creek Elementary School is White at 94.4% of enrollment, in Wabash, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sharp Creek Elementary School?
Sharp Creek Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Sharp Creek Elementary School rank among public schools in Wabash?
By Resource Investment Index, Sharp Creek Elementary School ranks #3 of 10 public schools in Wabash, 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 Wabash on the city page.
What other schools are in Msd Wabash County Schools?
Besides Sharp Creek Elementary School, Msd Wabash County Schools also operates Southwood Elementary School (458 students), Southwood Jr-Sr High School (445 students), and Northfield Jr-Sr High School (429 students). See the Msd Wabash County Schools district page for the complete list.