- Enrollment
- 3,438
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Indianapolis, IN
South Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for South Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180375002409
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Creek Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #51 of 89
- elementary schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 40.5%
- free-lunch eligible
South Creek Elementary has class sizes larger than 77% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Creek Elementary ranks #51 of 89 elementary schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
District: Franklin Township Com Sch Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180375002409 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
South Creek Elementary held near 628 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 34.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 180375002409 · Indianapolis, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
476 enr · 17.6:1 · 40.5% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin Central High School (3,438 students)
South Creek Elementary held near 628 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 34.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
South Creek Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Franklin Centr
Franklin Central High School
3,438 students
- Franklin Centr
Franklin Central Junior High
1,797 students
- Lillie Idella 1,365
Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate
1,365 students
- Edgewood Inter 1,300
Edgewood Intermediate School
1,300 students
- Thompson Cross 568
Thompson Crossing Elementary Sch
568 students
- This school 476
South Creek Elementary
476 students
What this shows South Creek Elementary reports 476 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Creek Elementary compares
South Creek Elementary 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.5% | ▼ 18% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 476 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
476
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
17.6:1
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
26.7%
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
$11,021
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 476 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.6%
Asian 18.1%
African American 10.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Two or More 7.1%
Largest group: White at 57.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.5, South Creek Elementary is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Franklin Township Com Sch Corp reports $11,021 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Creek Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Central Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edgewood Intermediate School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thompson Crossing Elementary Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Creek Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,797
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,365
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,300
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools in Indianapolis
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate
Standard public school
1,365 students 21:1 students per teacher
Edgewood Intermediate School
Standard public school
1,300 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl
Standard public school
1,106 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Raymond Park Intermediate & Middle
Standard public school
1,079 students 14:1 students per teacher
Stonybrook Intermediate & Middle
Standard public school
1,043 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Paramount Brookside
Standard public school
843 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~476 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Creek Elementary
How many students attend South Creek Elementary?
South Creek Elementary has 476 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Indianapolis, IN. CCD year-over-year: 627 (2022-23) → 628 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at South Creek Elementary is 17.6:1, which is 11% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Creek Elementary?
40.5% of students at South Creek Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at South Creek Elementary is White at 57.6% of enrollment, in Indianapolis, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Creek Elementary?
South Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 South Creek Elementary rank among elementary schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, South Creek Elementary ranks #51 of 89 elementary schools in Indianapolis, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Indianapolis on the city page.
What other schools are in Franklin Township Com Sch Corp?
Besides South Creek Elementary, Franklin Township Com Sch Corp also operates Franklin Central High School (3,438 students), Franklin Central Junior High (1,797 students), and Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate (1,365 students). See the Franklin Township Com Sch Corp district page for the complete list.