Serving 516 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Grassy 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (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 90% 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-4
- Enrollment: 516 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Grassy Creek Elementary School serves the southeastern part of Indianapolis, covering an approximate area of 9.5 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 4.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grassy Creek Elementary School's student population of 516 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
516 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Grassy 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 Grassy Creek Elementary School is 0.58, 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
#1566 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
61%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
10%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
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)19.4%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grassy Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Grassy Creek Elementary School is ranked #1566 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Grassy Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Grassy Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pleasant Run Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Grassy Creek Elementary School?
516 students attend Grassy Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Grassy Creek Elementary School students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grassy Creek Elementary School?
Grassy Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Grassy Creek Elementary School offer ?
Grassy Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Grassy Creek Elementary School part of?
Grassy Creek Elementary School is part of MSD Warren Township School District.
In what neighborhood is Grassy Creek Elementary School located?
Grassy Creek Elementary School is located in the Southeast Warren neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. There are 1 other public schools located in Southeast Warren.
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