- Enrollment
- 980
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sellersburg, IN
Silver Creek Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Silver Creek Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180021302469
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Silver Creek Primary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Indiana schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Sellersburg · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 32.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Silver Creek Primary School has class sizes larger than 89% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Silver Creek Primary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Sellersburg, IN.
School address
District: Silver Creek School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 180021302469 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-44 students YoY
Silver Creek Primary School shrank from 550 students in 2022-23 to 506 in 2023-24 (-8.0%).
Teacher FTE added 26.5 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-44 students YoY 180021302469 · Sellersburg, IN Other · MID · TRAD
510 enr · 19.6:1 · 32.9% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Silver Creek Elementary School (980 students)
Silver Creek Primary School shrank from 550 students in 2022-23 to 506 in 2023-24 (-8.0%). Teacher FTE added 26.5 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Silver Creek Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Silver Creek E
Silver Creek Elementary School
980 students
- Silver Creek H
Silver Creek High School
976 students
- Silver Creek M
Silver Creek Middle School
748 students
- This school
Silver Creek Primary School
510 students
What this shows Silver Creek Primary School reports 510 students on the CCD universe file.
How Silver Creek Primary School compares
Silver Creek Primary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.6:1 | ▲ 23% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.9% | ▼ 34% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 510 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
510
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 89% in Indiana - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.8%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%
Two or More 6.3%
African American 3.7%
Asian 2.2%
Largest group: White at 76.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.3, Silver Creek Primary School is about as mixed as 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 Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Creek Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Silver Creek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Silver Creek Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Silver Creek Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 976
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 748
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Sellersburg
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~510 students)
Frequently asked questions about Silver Creek Primary School
How many students attend Silver Creek Primary School?
Silver Creek Primary School has 510 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sellersburg, IN. CCD year-over-year: 550 (2022-23) → 506 (2023-24), down 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Silver Creek Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Silver Creek Primary School is 19.6:1, which is 23% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Silver Creek Primary School?
32.9% of students at Silver Creek Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Silver Creek Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Silver Creek Primary School is White at 76.7% of enrollment, in Sellersburg, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Silver Creek Primary School?
Silver Creek Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Silver Creek Primary School rank among public schools in Sellersburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Silver Creek Primary School ranks #1 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 Primary School, Silver Creek School Corporation also operates Silver Creek Elementary School (980 students), Silver Creek High School (976 students), and Silver Creek Middle School (748 students). See the Silver Creek School Corporation district page for the complete list.