- Enrollment
- 976
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sellersburg, IN
Silver Creek Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Silver Creek Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180021301538
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Silver Creek Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Indiana schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Sellersburg · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 30.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Silver Creek Elementary School has class sizes larger than 92% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Silver Creek Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Sellersburg, IN.
School address
District: Silver Creek School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 180021301538 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Silver Creek Elementary School held near 901 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 48.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 180021301538 · Sellersburg, IN Elementary · MID · TRAD
980 enr · 20.4:1 · 30.9% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Silver Creek High School (976 students)
Silver Creek Elementary School held near 901 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 48.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Silver Creek Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Silver Creek Elementary School
980 students
- Silver Creek H
Silver Creek High School
976 students
- Silver Creek M
Silver Creek Middle School
748 students
- Silver Creek P
Silver Creek Primary School
510 students
What this shows Silver Creek Elementary School reports 980 students on the CCD universe file.
How Silver Creek Elementary School compares
Silver 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 | 20.4:1 | ▲ 28% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.9% | ▼ 38% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 980 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
980
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 92% in Indiana - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
6.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,959
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 980 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 1.9%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 80.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.0, Silver Creek Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Silver Creek School Corporation reports $10,959 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Silver Creek Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Creek High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Silver Creek Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Silver Creek Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Silver Creek Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 748
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~980 students)
Frequently asked questions about Silver Creek Elementary School
How many students attend Silver Creek Elementary School?
Silver Creek Elementary School has 980 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sellersburg, IN. CCD year-over-year: 899 (2022-23) → 901 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Silver Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Silver Creek Elementary School is 20.4:1, which is 28% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Silver Creek Elementary School?
30.9% of students at Silver Creek Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Silver Creek Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Silver Creek Elementary School is White at 80.9% of enrollment, in Sellersburg, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Silver Creek Elementary School?
Silver Creek Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Silver Creek Elementary School rank among public schools in Sellersburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Silver Creek Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Sellersburg, 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 Sellersburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Silver Creek School Corporation?
Besides Silver Creek Elementary School, Silver Creek School Corporation also operates Silver Creek High School (976 students), Silver Creek Middle School (748 students), and Silver Creek Primary School (510 students). See the Silver Creek School Corporation district page for the complete list.