Serving 636 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Clifty Creek Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower 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 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 636 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Clifty Creek Elementary School's student population of 636 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
636 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Clifty Creek Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clifty Creek Elementary School is 0.59, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1310 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
35%
14%
Black
5%
13%
White
54%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clifty Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Clifty Creek Elementary School is ranked #1310 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Clifty Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Clifty Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Csa Fodrea Campus by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Clifty Creek Elementary School?
636 students attend Clifty Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Clifty Creek Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clifty Creek Elementary School?
Clifty Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Clifty Creek Elementary School offer ?
Clifty Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Clifty Creek Elementary School part of?
Clifty Creek Elementary School is part of Bartholomew Con School Corp School District.
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