Serving 520 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Sand Creek 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% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 520 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sand Creek Elementary serves the southwest part of Fishers, IN, covering an area of approximately 2.4 square miles. Families in the attendance zone typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 2.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sand Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Sand Creek Elementary School's student population of 520 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
520 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sand Creek 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 Sand Creek Elementary School is 0.61, 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
#385 out of 1743 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
12%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
60%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-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
24%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-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 Sand Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Sand Creek Elementary School is ranked #385 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Sand Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Sand Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fishers Elementary School, Hoosier Road Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Sand Creek Elementary School?
520 students attend Sand Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Sand Creek Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sand Creek Elementary School?
Sand Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sand Creek Elementary School offer ?
Sand Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sand Creek Elementary School part of?
Sand Creek Elementary School is part of Hamilton Southeastern Schools.
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