Enrollment
476
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.5%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Creek Elementary compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Creek Elementary
South Creek Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Indianapolis, Indiana, enrolling 476 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 476 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 573 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #541, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Asian (18%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 476 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Indianapolis's elementary schools, it stands alongside Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate (1,365 students): South Creek Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.6:1 vs 21:1).
Franklin Township Com Sch Corp also operates Franklin Central High School (3,438 students) and Franklin Central Junior High (1,797 students) alongside South Creek Elementary.
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 South Creek Elementary compares
South Creek Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,321
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Franklin Township Com Sch Corp, which includes South Creek Elementary.
$10,321
Per student
-15%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.5%
State 60.0%
Federal 10.5%
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 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
- 3,438
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~476 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is South Creek Elementary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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