Clifty Creek Elementary School

4625 E 50 N
Columbus, IN 47203
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 679 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Clifty Creek Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 679 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Bottom 50% in IN
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Clifty Creek Elementary School's student population of 679 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 57% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
679 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Campus Size
22
School Mascot
Cougars

School Rankings

Clifty Creek Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clifty Creek Elementary School is 0.60, 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.
This School
State Level (IN)
#1308 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
29%
39%
27%
41%
10-14%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
40%
15%
Black
4%
13%
White
49%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.60
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Cougars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Clifty Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Clifty Creek Elementary School is ranked #1308 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Clifty Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Clifty Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Csa Fodrea Campus by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Clifty Creek Elementary School?
679 students attend Clifty Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Clifty Creek Elementary School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Clifty Creek Elementary School?
Clifty Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Clifty Creek Elementary School offer ?
Clifty Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Clifty Creek Elementary School part of?
Clifty Creek Elementary School is part of Bartholomew Con School Corp School District.

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5   7/28/2021
It's a good school.
- Posted by Parent - Jenny

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 679 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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