Clarks Creek Elementary School

401 Elm Dr
Plainfield, IN 46168
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 494 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Clarks Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 494 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 20% in IN
  • : 59% (Top 20%)
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Clarks Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

School Overview

Clarks Creek Elementary School's student population of 494 students has declined by 48% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 38% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
494 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

Clarks Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clarks Creek Elementary School is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#333 out of 1763 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Clarks Creek Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
59%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Clarks Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Clarks Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Clarks Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
3%
3%
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Hispanic
12%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Clarks Creek Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
18%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Clarks Creek Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
63%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Clarks Creek Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Clarks Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Clarks Creek Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Indiana.
0.56
This chart displays the diversity score of Clarks Creek Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Clarks Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Clarks Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Clarks Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Clarks Creek Elementary School is ranked #333 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Clarks Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Clarks Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Elementary School, Van Buren Elementary School, Brentwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Clarks Creek Elementary School?
494 students attend Clarks Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Clarks Creek Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clarks Creek Elementary School?
Clarks Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Clarks Creek Elementary School offer ?
Clarks Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Clarks Creek Elementary School part of?
Clarks Creek Elementary School is part of Plainfield Community School Corp School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 494 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 59% (Top 20%)
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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