Serving 475 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Fall Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 475 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 82% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fall Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Fall Creek Elementary School's student population of 475 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
475 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fall Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fall Creek Elementary School is 0.43, which is less 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
#29 out of 1763 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
6%
13%
White
75%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fall Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Fall Creek Elementary School is ranked #29 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Fall Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Fall Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lantern Road Elementary School, Cumberland Road Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Fall Creek Elementary School?
475 students attend Fall Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Fall Creek Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fall Creek Elementary School?
Fall Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Fall Creek Elementary School offer ?
Fall Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Fall Creek Elementary School part of?
Fall Creek Elementary School is part of Hamilton Southeastern Schools School District.
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