Serving 967 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Indian Creek Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 967 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Indian Creek Elementary School serves the northwest part of Clarkston, GA, encompassing an area of approximately 1.3 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school in about 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge located around 0.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Indian Creek Elementary School's student population of 967 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
967 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
We are Dream Catchers! Catch the DREAM!
School Rankings
Indian Creek Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Indian Creek Elementary School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1715 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
45%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
36%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
11%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.2%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
6%
Showing 2005–2014. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Indian Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Indian Creek Elementary School is ranked #1715 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Indian Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Indian Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jolly Elementary School, Hambrick Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Indian Creek Elementary School?
967 students attend Indian Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Indian Creek Elementary School students are Asian, 36% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Indian Creek Elementary School?
Indian Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Indian Creek Elementary School offer ?
Indian Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Indian Creek Elementary School part of?
Indian Creek Elementary School is part of Dekalb County School District.
School Reviews
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