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Indian Creek Intermediate School

1000 S Indian Crk Dr, Trafalgar, IN 46181Nineveh-Hensley-Jackson United →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 03–05Non-Charter
466
Students
Total enrolled
$12,822
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 11% vs nat'l
15.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
41/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 19% vs nat'l
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Mid-sized public school
Serves 466 students in grades 03–05 in Trafalgar, Indiana.
11% below average funding
District spends $12,822 per pupil, 11% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 41th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Indian Creek Intermediate School is a mid-sized elementary in Trafalgar, Indiana, serving grades 03–05 with 466 students. The district invests $12,822 per student — 11% below the national average of $14,347, with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 34% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Indian Creek Intermediate School

466
Total Students
15.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
34%
Free Lunch
30
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (03–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution225 male · 241 female
48%
52%
Male 48%Female 52%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility34%
National avg 52% · 160 students
Student Composition
94%
White94%
Hispanic / Latino4%
Multiracial2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 180762000064

Academic Outcomes at Indian Creek Intermediate School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
41
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 41th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 32th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 46181

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,822Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$12,822
State avg
$15,078
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,642
Student Support$2,436
Administration$1,539
Operations$1,923
Other$1,282
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $12,822 spent per student, an estimated $5,680 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
61%
29%
State government
60.9%
Local (property tax)
28.7%
Federal programs
10.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Indian Creek Elementary School
↓
Middle
Indian Creek Middle School
↓
High School
Indian Creek Sr High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
Grades03 – 05
Location—
CountyJohnson County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictNineveh-Hensley-Jackson United →
Phone: (317)878-2160
NCES ID: 180762000064
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Trafalgar seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Nineveh-Hensley-Jackson United
High
Indian Creek Sr High School
624 students · 09–12
● 41 opp30% FRL
Elem
Indian Creek Elementary School
520 students · PK–02
● 41 opp39% FRL
Mid
Indian Creek Middle School
486 students · 06–08
● 41 opp35% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1000 S Indian Crk Dr, Trafalgar, IN 46181
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.