Serving 705 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 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 705 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Clifty Creek Elementary School serves the northeast part of Columbus, IN, covering an area of approximately 32.4 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 3.8 miles to the nearest boundary and a maximum distance of 6.4 miles to the furthest edge of the zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Clifty Creek Elementary School's student population of 705 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 65% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
705 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Campus Size
22 acres
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1308 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
42%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
47%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.7%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and White
School Mascot
Cougars
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
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?
705 students attend Clifty Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Clifty Creek Elementary School students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 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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