Enrollment
510
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.6:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.9%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Silver Creek Primary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Silver Creek Primary School
Silver Creek Primary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Sellersburg, Indiana, enrolling 510 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.6:1 is larger than about 89% of Indiana schools and 23% above the 15.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 510 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 484 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #58.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 39/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Sellersburg's public schools, it stands alongside Rock Creek Community Academy (672 students): Silver Creek Primary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.6:1 vs 16:1).
Silver Creek School Corporation also operates Silver Creek Elementary School (980 students) and Silver Creek High School (976 students) alongside Silver Creek Primary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Silver Creek Primary School compares
Silver Creek Primary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,486
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Silver Creek School Corporation, which includes Silver Creek Primary School.
$10,486
Per student
-13%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.5%
State 56.6%
Federal 6.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 980
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~510 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Silver Creek Primary School a good school?
Silver Creek Primary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Indiana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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