Mill Creek East Elementary School

4740 Iowa St
Clayton, IN 46118
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 340 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mill Creek East Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 60-64% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to 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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 340 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Top 30% in IN
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mill Creek East Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Mill Creek East Elementary School's student population of 340 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
340 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Excellence in Attitude, Actions, & Achievement!

School Rankings

Mill Creek East Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mill Creek East Elementary School is 0.19, 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.
This School
State Level (IN)
#464 out of 1743 schools
(Top 30%)
60-64%
39%
40-44%
41%
40-49%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
1%
13%
White
90%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.19
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mill Creek East Elementary School's ranking?
Mill Creek East Elementary School is ranked #464 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Mill Creek East Elementary School often compared to?
Mill Creek East Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Little Quakers Academy, Mill Creek West Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Mill Creek East Elementary School?
340 students attend Mill Creek East Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Mill Creek East Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mill Creek East Elementary School?
Mill Creek East Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mill Creek East Elementary School offer ?
Mill Creek East Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mill Creek East Elementary School part of?
Mill Creek East Elementary School is part of Mill Creek Community School Corporation School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 340 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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