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#1764 of 1,823 schools in IN
Indian Creek Elementary School
Elementary School · Msd Lawrence Township · Indianapolis, IN
A Msd Lawrence Township elementary school serving grades 1st – 6th.
10833 E 56th St, Indianapolis, IN 46236
- Math 18% vs IN 45% (2025)
- Reading 20% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Indian Creek Elementary School score 19% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 74 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 19% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
87.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Indian Creek Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Indianapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,237/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$117,530
Median home value
$281,800
Median rent
$1,750/mo
College educated
53.3%
Homeownership
89.8%
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46236; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.8private | PK–11 | 0.1 mi | 64 | Compare → |
| Sunnyside Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | K–6 | 1.4 mi | 700 | Compare → |
| Phalen Virtual Leadership AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.2 | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 289 | Compare → |
| Winding Ridge Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | 1–6 | 1.5 mi | 599 | Compare → |
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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Msd Lawrence Township
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #14 of 16
- District spending per student
- $12,332NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Indian Creek Elementary School is listed in MSD Lawrence Township; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Indian Creek Elementary School
Indian Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school in Indianapolis, IN, part of Msd Lawrence Township, serving approximately 679 students in grades 1st-6th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,764 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Indian Creek Elementary School
What grades does Indian Creek Elementary School serve?
Indian Creek Elementary School serves students in grades 1st through 6th.
How many students attend Indian Creek Elementary School?
Indian Creek Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 679 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indian Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Indian Creek Elementary School is 16.2:1. 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 School rank in IN?
Indian Creek Elementary School ranks #1,764 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Indian Creek Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Indian Creek Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 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 School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Indian Creek Elementary School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Indian Creek Elementary School a charter school?
No, Indian Creek Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Indian Creek Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Indian Creek Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Indian Creek Elementary School?
87.3% of students at Indian Creek Elementary School 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
- 1st – 6th
- Enrollment
- 679
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.7%
- Phone
- (317) 964-4400
- Area population (ZIP 46236)
- 26,049
- Area average commute
- 28.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.5
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 · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. 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 46236; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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