Serving 544 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Clarks Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 544 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Clarks Creek Elementary serves the west part of Plainfield, IN, covering an area of approximately 15.4 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 6 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Clarks Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Clarks Creek Elementary School's student population of 544 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
544 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
School Rankings
Clarks Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clarks Creek Elementary School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#558 out of 1743 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Asian
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Hispanic
15%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Black
22%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
White
55%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.3%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clarks Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Clarks Creek Elementary School is ranked #558 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Clarks Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Clarks Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Elementary School, Brentwood Elementary School, Van Buren Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Clarks Creek Elementary School?
544 students attend Clarks Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Clarks Creek Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Clarks Creek Elementary School?
Clarks Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Clarks Creek Elementary School offer ?
Clarks Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Clarks Creek Elementary School part of?
Clarks Creek Elementary School is part of Plainfield Community School Corp School District.
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