Serving 250 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Graham Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 250 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Graham Creek Elementary School serves the southern part of Commiskey, IN, covering an attendance area of approximately 95.9 square miles. Families typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 10 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Graham Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Graham Creek Elementary School's student population of 250 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
250 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Graham Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Graham Creek Elementary School is 0.12, which is less 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
#302 out of 1743 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
3%
15%
White
94%
62%
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.6%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Wildcats
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Graham Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Graham Creek Elementary School is ranked #302 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Graham Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Graham Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brush Creek Elementary School, Hayden Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Graham Creek Elementary School?
250 students attend Graham Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Graham Creek Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Graham Creek Elementary School?
Graham Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Graham Creek Elementary School offer ?
Graham Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Graham Creek Elementary School part of?
Graham Creek Elementary School is part of Jennings County School Corporation School District.
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