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#947 of 1,823 schools in IN
Sharp Creek Elementary School
Elementary School · Msd Wabash County Schools · Wabash, IN
A Msd Wabash County Schools elementary school serving grades 3rd – 6th.
264 W 200 N, Wabash, IN 46992
- Math 48% vs IN 45% (2025)
- Reading 34% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sharp Creek Elementary School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2020, to 41% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (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
52.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Sharp 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,500
Median home value
$141,800
Median rent
$697/mo
College educated
22.9%
Homeownership
77.9%
Poverty rate
12.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46992; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O J Neighbours Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–4 | 2.9 mi | 384 | Compare → |
| St Bernard Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | K–6 | 4.1 mi | 48 | Compare → |
| Southwood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | Not available | 425 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Msd Wabash County Schools
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $10,128NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sharp Creek Elementary School is listed in MSD Wabash County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sharp Creek Elementary School
Sharp Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school in Wabash, IN, part of Msd Wabash County Schools, serving approximately 270 students in grades 3rd-6th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #947 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sharp Creek Elementary School
What grades does Sharp Creek Elementary School serve?
Sharp Creek Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 6th.
How many students attend Sharp Creek Elementary School?
Sharp Creek Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 270 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sharp Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sharp Creek Elementary 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 Sharp Creek Elementary School rank in IN?
Sharp Creek Elementary School ranks #947 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Sharp Creek Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sharp Creek Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Sharp Creek Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sharp Creek Elementary School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sharp Creek Elementary School a charter school?
No, Sharp Creek Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sharp Creek Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Sharp Creek Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sharp Creek Elementary School?
52.2% of students at Sharp 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
- 3rd – 6th
- Enrollment
- 270
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Wabash County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.0%
- Phone
- (260) 563-8050
- Area population (ZIP 46992)
- 16,475
- Area average commute
- 19.4 min
- Area median age
- 42.9
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 46992; 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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