Excellent
#275 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 15% in state
Lost Creek Elementary School
Elementary School · Vigo County School Corp · Terre Haute, IN
A Vigo County School Corp elementary school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6701 Wabash Ave, Terre Haute, IN 47803
- Math 63% vs IN 46% (2025)
- Reading 57% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lost Creek Elementary School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 24 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 60% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 70% (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
48.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lost 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,033/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Terre Haute), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,306
Median home value
$146,600
Median rent
$895/mo
College educated
37.3%
Homeownership
70.3%
Poverty rate
15%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47803; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide De Vaney Elementary SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | 3.5 mi | 437 | Compare → |
| Small World Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–2 | 3.6 mi | 13 | Compare → |
| Benjamin Franklin Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | PK–5 | 4.1 mi | 409 | Compare → |
| Deming Early Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 2.1 | PK–3 | 4.1 mi | 334 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Vigo County School Corp
- Schools in district
- 26
- Rank in district
- #1 of 26
- District spending per student
- $10,792NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lost Creek Elementary School is listed in Vigo County School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lost Creek Elementary School
Lost Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school in Terre Haute, IN, part of Vigo County School Corp, serving approximately 689 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #275 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lost Creek Elementary School
What grades does Lost Creek Elementary School serve?
Lost Creek Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Lost Creek Elementary School?
Lost Creek Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 689 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lost Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lost Creek Elementary School is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lost Creek Elementary School rank in IN?
Lost Creek Elementary School ranks #275 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Lost Creek Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lost Creek Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Lost Creek Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lost Creek Elementary School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lost Creek Elementary School a charter school?
No, Lost Creek Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lost Creek Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Lost Creek Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lost Creek Elementary School?
48.6% of students at Lost 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 689
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Vigo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.9%
- Phone
- (812) 462-4456
- Area population (ZIP 47803)
- 21,702
- Area average commute
- 18.8 min
- Area median age
- 34.2
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 47803; 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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