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#678 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 30% in state

Indian Creek Elementary

Elementary School · Coffee County · Douglas, GA

A Coffee County elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2033 Ga Highway 158 W, Douglas, GA 31535

  • Math 47% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 47% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.7Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.53 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.1Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency46.5% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency46.9% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg+4.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+5.1 pts
Overall Proficiency47% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+7.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile71th
Resources & Environment5.6Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.4:1
District spending per student$13,518
Chronic Absenteeism18.8%

Students at Indian Creek Elementary score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency47%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency47%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 43 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 47% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
86%
ELA
94%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
96%
2012
Math
90%
ELA
95%
2013
Math
85%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
40%
ELA
40%
2015
Math
41%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
48%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
58%
ELA
48%
2018
Math
61%
ELA
53%
2019
Math
61%
ELA
53%
2020*
Math
48%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
48%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
52%
ELA
46%
2024
Math
47%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

68.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Indian Creek Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 2Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated825/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$54,208

Median home value

$118,300

Median rent

$810/mo

College educated

11.6%

Homeownership

70.2%

Poverty rate

19.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31535; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Citizens Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.2privatePK–120.6 mi237Compare →
Westside Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.6PK–51.9 mi636Compare →
First AcademyPrivate · tuition6.0privatePK–112.5 mi146Compare →
Eastside Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.8PK–53.0 mi591Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Coffee County

Schools in district
12
Rank in district
#1 of 12
District spending per student
$13,518NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
27.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Indian Creek Elementary is listed in Coffee County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Indian Creek Elementary

Indian Creek Elementary is a public elementary school in Douglas, GA, part of Coffee County, serving approximately 677 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #678 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Indian Creek Elementary

What grades does Indian Creek Elementary serve?

Indian Creek Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Indian Creek Elementary?

Indian Creek Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 677 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Indian Creek Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Indian Creek Elementary is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Indian Creek Elementary rank in GA?

Indian Creek Elementary ranks #678 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Indian Creek Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Indian Creek Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Indian Creek Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Indian Creek Elementary has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Indian Creek Elementary a charter school?

No, Indian Creek Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Indian Creek Elementary a Title I school?

No, Indian Creek Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Indian Creek Elementary?

68.5% of students at Indian Creek Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
677
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
44
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Coffee County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.8%
Area population (ZIP 31535)
12,191
Area median age
35.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 31535; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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