Below Average
#1452 of 1,823 schools in IN
Sand Creek Elementary School
Elementary School · Jennings County School Corporation · North Vernon, IN
A Jennings County School Corporation elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1450 W CR 500 N, North Vernon, IN 47265
- Math 37% vs IN 45% (2025)
- Reading 30% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sand Creek Elementary School score 34% 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 51 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 34% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (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
88.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sand 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 0Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,343/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (North Vernon), 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
$65,877
Median home value
$143,700
Median rent
$916/mo
College educated
14.4%
Homeownership
76.8%
Poverty rate
12.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47265; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–8 | 3.5 mi | 180 | Compare → |
| Scipio Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–6 | 4.3 mi | 232 | Compare → |
| North Vernon Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–6 | 4.5 mi | 593 | Compare → |
| Brush Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–6 | Not available | 293 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Jennings County School Corporation
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #8 of 8
- District spending per student
- $13,916NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sand Creek Elementary School is listed in Jennings County School Corporation; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sand Creek Elementary School
Sand Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school in North Vernon, IN, part of Jennings County School Corporation, serving approximately 398 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,452 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sand Creek Elementary School
What grades does Sand Creek Elementary School serve?
Sand Creek Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Sand Creek Elementary School?
Sand Creek Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 398 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sand Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sand Creek Elementary School is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sand Creek Elementary School rank in IN?
Sand Creek Elementary School ranks #1,452 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Sand Creek Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sand Creek Elementary School 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 Sand Creek Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sand Creek Elementary School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sand Creek Elementary School a charter school?
No, Sand Creek Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sand Creek Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Sand Creek Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sand Creek Elementary School?
88.2% of students at Sand 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 398
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Jennings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.4%
- Phone
- (812) 352-9343
- Area population (ZIP 47265)
- 20,981
- Area average commute
- 23.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.7
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 47265; 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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