Very Good
#462 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 25% in state
South Creek Elementary
Elementary School · Franklin Township Com Sch Corp · Indianapolis, IN
A Franklin Township Com Sch Corp elementary school where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.
9010 E Southport Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46259
- Math 71% vs IN 47% (2025)
- Reading 59% vs IN 40% (2025)
- 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Creek Elementary score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 65% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 75% (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 31 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
48.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where South Creek 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 12Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,237/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Indianapolis), 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
$129,615
Median home value
$304,800
Median rent
$1,261/mo
College educated
47.6%
Homeownership
96.6%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46259; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Adams Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–3 | 1.9 mi | 492 | Compare → |
| Thompson Crossing Elementary SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–3 | 2.1 mi | 646 | Compare → |
| Bunker Hill Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–3 | 2.2 mi | 513 | Compare → |
| Acton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–3 | 2.3 mi | 538 | 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.
Franklin Township Com Sch Corp
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #2 of 11
- District spending per student
- $11,021NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Creek Elementary is listed in Franklin Township Com Sch Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Creek Elementary
South Creek Elementary is a public elementary school in Indianapolis, IN, part of Franklin Township Com Sch Corp, serving approximately 628 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #462 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Creek Elementary
What grades does South Creek Elementary serve?
South Creek Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend South Creek Elementary?
South Creek Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 628 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at South Creek Elementary is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Creek Elementary rank in IN?
South Creek Elementary ranks #462 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is South Creek Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
South Creek Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 South Creek Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Creek Elementary has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is South Creek Elementary a charter school?
No, South Creek Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Creek Elementary a Title I school?
No, South Creek Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Creek Elementary?
48.4% of students at South Creek 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 628
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.1%
- Phone
- (317) 860-4700
- Area population (ZIP 46259)
- 15,049
- Area average commute
- 25.2 min
- Area median age
- 38.5
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 46259; 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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