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#215 of 478 private schools in IN
Top 45% of private schools
White Creek Lutheran School
Elementary School · Columbus, IN
A private elementary school in Columbus, IN serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
16270 S 300 W, Columbus, IN 47201
- Math 45% vs IN 43% (2025)
- Reading 39% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in IN.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in IN
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
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Where White Creek Lutheran 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low98/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$82,667
Median home value
$217,600
Median rent
$1,159/mo
College educated
36.3%
Homeownership
64.9%
Poverty rate
13.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47201; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Healthy Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–6 | 4.5 mi | 406 | 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.
White Creek Lutheran School is listed in Columbus, IN; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About White Creek Lutheran School
White Creek Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Columbus, IN, serving approximately 96 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #215 of 478 private schools in IN. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about White Creek Lutheran School
What grades does White Creek Lutheran School serve?
White Creek Lutheran School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend White Creek Lutheran School?
White Creek Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 96 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at White Creek Lutheran School?
The student-teacher ratio at White Creek Lutheran School is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does White Creek Lutheran School rank in IN?
White Creek Lutheran School ranks #215 of 478 private schools in IN.
What is White Creek Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?
White Creek Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 White Creek Lutheran School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, White Creek Lutheran School has 45% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).
Is White Creek Lutheran School a private school?
Yes, White Creek Lutheran School is a private coeducational school with a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is White Creek Lutheran School a religious school?
White Creek Lutheran School has a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 96
- Gender Split
- 39% M / 61% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Bartholomew County
- Phone
- (812) 342-6832
- Area population (ZIP 47201)
- 48,602
- Area average commute
- 20.2 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 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.
- 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 47201; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2025 ILEARN; directory SY 2021–22
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