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#1078 of 1,823 schools in IN
Indian Creek Intermediate School
Elementary School · Nineveh-hensley-jackson United · Trafalgar, IN
A Nineveh-hensley-jackson United elementary school serving grades 3rd – 5th.
1000 S Indian Crk Dr, Trafalgar, IN 46181
- Math 53% vs IN 46% (2025)
- Reading 42% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Indian Creek Intermediate School score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 47 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 48% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (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 37 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
36.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Indian Creek Intermediate School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low137/100K
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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
$85,625
Median home value
$278,600
Median rent
$951/mo
College educated
28.3%
Homeownership
91.3%
Poverty rate
5.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46181; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–4 | 5.0 mi | 161 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Nineveh-hensley-jackson United
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $11,120NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Indian Creek Intermediate School is listed in Nineveh-Hensley-Jackson United; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Indian Creek Intermediate School
Indian Creek Intermediate School is a public elementary school in Trafalgar, IN, part of Nineveh-hensley-jackson United, serving approximately 456 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,078 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Indian Creek Intermediate School
What grades does Indian Creek Intermediate School serve?
Indian Creek Intermediate School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Indian Creek Intermediate School?
Indian Creek Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 456 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indian Creek Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Indian Creek Intermediate School is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Indian Creek Intermediate School rank in IN?
Indian Creek Intermediate School ranks #1,078 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Indian Creek Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?
Indian Creek Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Intermediate School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Indian Creek Intermediate School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Indian Creek Intermediate School a charter school?
No, Indian Creek Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Indian Creek Intermediate School a Title I school?
No, Indian Creek Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Indian Creek Intermediate School?
36.6% of students at Indian Creek Intermediate 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 456
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Johnson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.2%
- Phone
- (317) 878-2160
- Area population (ZIP 46181)
- 5,094
- Area average commute
- 31.9 min
- Area median age
- 40.9
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 46181; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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