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#561 of 719 schools in ID

Indian Creek Elementary

Elementary School · Kuna Joint District · Kuna, ID

A Kuna Joint District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 3rd.

911 WEST 4TH STREET, Kuna, ID 83634

  • Math 57% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 37% proficient (2022)
  • 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.6Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-4.59 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.7Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+1.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile52th
Resources & Environment4.7Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.1:1
District spending per student$8,614
Chronic Absenteeism24.7%

Students at Indian Creek Elementary score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.

Math Proficiency57%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 47% in 2022.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
45%
ELA
35%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
57%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

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

Based on 26 test records from ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

39.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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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 65Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low149/100K

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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

$93,084

Median home value

$414,900

Median rent

$1,557/mo

College educated

25.5%

Homeownership

83.2%

Poverty rate

6.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83634; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Falcon Ridge Public CharterCharter · enrollment unverified8.3PK–80.4 mi276Compare →
Hubbard Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.6PK–30.8 mi327Compare →
Smarty Pants Preschool & KindergartenPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK0.8 mi5Compare →
Reed Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.9PK–51.2 mi666Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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

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

Kuna Joint District

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#7 of 11
District spending per student
$8,614NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Indian Creek Elementary is listed in KUNA JOINT DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Indian Creek Elementary

Indian Creek Elementary is a public elementary school in Kuna, ID, part of Kuna Joint District, serving approximately 308 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #561 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

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 3rd.

How many students attend Indian Creek Elementary?

Indian Creek Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 308 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Indian Creek Elementary is 18.1:1. 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 ID?

Indian Creek Elementary ranks #561 of 719 schools in ID.

What is Indian Creek Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Indian Creek Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

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?

39.6% 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 – 3rd
Enrollment
308
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Ada County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.7%
Area population (ZIP 83634)
35,506
Area average commute
28.8 min
Area median age
34.4
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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 83634; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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