Serving 735 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lost 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 64% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 735 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lost 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
Lost Creek Elementary School's student population of 735 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
735 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lost 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 Lost Creek Elementary School is 0.19, 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
#229 out of 1763 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
2%
13%
White
90%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lost Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Lost Creek Elementary School is ranked #229 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Lost Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Lost Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dixie Bee Elementary School, Adelaide De Vaney Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Lost Creek Elementary School?
735 students attend Lost Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Lost Creek Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lost Creek Elementary School?
Lost Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lost Creek Elementary School offer ?
Lost Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Lost Creek Elementary School part of?
Lost Creek Elementary School is part of Vigo County School Corp School District.
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