Very Good
#379 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 21% in state
Silver Creek Elementary School
Elementary School · Silver Creek School Corporation · Sellersburg, IN
A Silver Creek School Corporation elementary school serving grades 2nd – 5th.
503 N Indiana Ave, Sellersburg, IN 47172
- Math 50% vs IN 46% (2025)
- Reading 44% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Silver Creek Elementary 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 has held near 47% across the 6-year record (2020–2025).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 15 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Silver 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. Open the Louisville map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low172/100K
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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
$80,525
Median home value
$249,200
Median rent
$1,152/mo
College educated
36.9%
Homeownership
85.9%
Poverty rate
4.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47172; 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 John Paul II Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 272 | Compare → |
| Rock Creek Community AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.5 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 637 | Compare → |
| Community MontessoriCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | PK–12 | 4.8 mi | 486 | Compare → |
| Grant Line Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–4 | 4.8 mi | 516 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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.
Silver Creek School Corporation
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $10,959NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Silver Creek Elementary School is listed in Silver Creek School Corporation; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Silver Creek Elementary School
Silver Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school in Sellersburg, IN, part of Silver Creek School Corporation, serving approximately 901 students in grades 2nd-5th with a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #379 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Silver Creek Elementary School
What grades does Silver Creek Elementary School serve?
Silver Creek Elementary School serves students in grades 2nd through 5th.
How many students attend Silver Creek Elementary School?
Silver Creek Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 901 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Silver Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Silver Creek Elementary School is 18.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Silver Creek Elementary School rank in IN?
Silver Creek Elementary School ranks #379 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Silver Creek Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Silver Creek Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Silver Creek Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Silver Creek Elementary School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Silver Creek Elementary School a charter school?
No, Silver Creek Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Silver Creek Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Silver Creek Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Silver Creek Elementary School?
37.2% of students at Silver 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
- 2nd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 901
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Clark County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.1%
- Phone
- (812) 246-3312
- Area population (ZIP 47172)
- 20,423
- Area average commute
- 21.3 min
- Area median age
- 42.4
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 47172; 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, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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