Very Good
#501 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 27% in state
Mill Creek East Elementary
Elementary School · Mill Creek Community Sch Corp · Clayton, IN
A Mill Creek Community Sch Corp elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
4740 Iowa St, Clayton, IN 46118
- Math 60% vs IN 46% (2025)
- Reading 43% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mill Creek East Elementary score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 38 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 52% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (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
35.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Mill Creek East Elementary 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 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low248/100K
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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
$77,480
Median home value
$248,300
Median rent
$987/mo
College educated
22.7%
Homeownership
83%
Poverty rate
6.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46118; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 3–4 | 4.3 mi | 408 | Compare → |
| Mill Creek West ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–5 | 4.7 mi | 355 | 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.
Mill Creek Community Sch Corp
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $12,668NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mill Creek East Elementary is listed in Mill Creek Community Sch Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mill Creek East Elementary
Mill Creek East Elementary is a public elementary school in Clayton, IN, part of Mill Creek Community Sch Corp, serving approximately 340 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #501 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mill Creek East Elementary
What grades does Mill Creek East Elementary serve?
Mill Creek East Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Mill Creek East Elementary?
Mill Creek East Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 340 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mill Creek East Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mill Creek East Elementary is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mill Creek East Elementary rank in IN?
Mill Creek East Elementary ranks #501 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Mill Creek East Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Mill Creek East Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Mill Creek East Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mill Creek East Elementary has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Mill Creek East Elementary a charter school?
No, Mill Creek East Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mill Creek East Elementary a Title I school?
No, Mill Creek East Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mill Creek East Elementary?
35.3% of students at Mill Creek East 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 340
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Hendricks County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.9%
- Phone
- (317) 539-9225
- Area population (ZIP 46118)
- 4,340
- Area average commute
- 30.7 min
- Area median age
- 41.2
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 46118; 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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