- Enrollment
- 980
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Sellersburg, IN
Silver Creek High School
Federal NCES profile for Silver Creek High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180021301536
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Silver Creek High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Indiana schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Sellersburg · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 27.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Silver Creek High School has class sizes larger than 77% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Silver Creek High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Sellersburg, IN.
School address
District: Silver Creek School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 180021301536 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Silver Creek High School held near 943 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 55.0 → 58.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 180021301536 · Sellersburg, IN High · MID · TRAD
976 enr · 17.7:1 · 27.6% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Silver Creek Elementary School (980 students)
Silver Creek High School held near 943 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 55.0 → 58.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Silver Creek High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Silver Creek E
Silver Creek Elementary School
980 students
- This school
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 High School reports 976 students on the CCD universe file.
How Silver Creek High School compares
Silver Creek 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 11% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.6% | ▼ 44% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 976 | top 9% | - | - |
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.
976
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; 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
25.5%
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
$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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 325 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 92 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 78.5%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
Two or More 5.9%
African American 2.3%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 78.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.5, Silver Creek High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Creek Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Silver Creek Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Silver Creek Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Silver Creek High 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 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 (~976 students)
Frequently asked questions about Silver Creek High School
How many students attend Silver Creek High School?
Silver Creek High School has 976 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sellersburg, IN. CCD year-over-year: 935 (2022-23) → 943 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Silver Creek High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Silver Creek High 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 Silver Creek High School?
27.6% of students at Silver Creek High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Silver Creek High School?
The largest demographic group at Silver Creek High School is White at 78.5% of enrollment, in Sellersburg, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Silver Creek High School?
Silver Creek High 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 High School rank among public schools in Sellersburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Silver Creek High 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 High School, Silver Creek School Corporation also operates Silver Creek Elementary School (980 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.