Silver Creek Elementary School

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Silver Creek Elementary School ranks 434 th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Silver Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school in Sellersburg, Indiana, serving 899 students in grades 2-5 and part of the Silver Creek School Corporation. While the school generally outperforms state and district averages, it has a less diverse student population and some interesting differences compared to nearby schools.

Silver Creek Elementary has a predominantly white student population at 81.42%, significantly higher than schools like Northaven Elementary (36.23% white) and Parkwood Elementary (31.27% white). The school also has consistently strong test scores, with 46.69% of students proficient or better in ELA and 45.59% in Math, outpacing the district and state averages. Additionally, Silver Creek has relatively low chronic absenteeism at 8.0% and a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 34.71%.

However, Silver Creek Elementary's statewide ranking has declined in recent years, from 441 out of 1016 Indiana elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 545 out of 1016 in 2022-2023. This suggests that while the school is performing well, other schools in the state may be improving at a faster rate. Additionally, the school's free and reduced lunch rates have increased, indicating a growing need for additional support and resources for economically disadvantaged students. Interestingly, there are several higher-performing elementary schools, such as Grant Line Elementary and Utica Elementary, within a reasonable distance from Silver Creek Elementary, which could present opportunities for collaboration and resource-sharing.

Detail:

Public 2-5

503 N Indiana Ave
Sellersburg, IN 47172

(812) 246-3312

District: Silver Creek School Corporation

SchoolDigger Rank:
434^th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,356

Students who attend Silver Creek Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Silver Creek Middle School
High:	Silver Creek High School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.7

Number of students: 899

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.4%

Hispanic:

10.7%

Two or more races:

4.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 34.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Silver Creek Elementary School ranks better than 57% of elementary schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.07. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81.4%), Hispanic (10.7%), two or more races (4.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 34.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Silver Creek Elementary School is 18.7. (See more...)

Compare Silver Creek Elementary School employs 48 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Silver Creek Elementary School is $8,356.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Silver Creek Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Silver Creek School Corporation:

SchoolDigger ranks Silver Creek School Corporation 117^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Silver Creek Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IN State Percentile
2021	57.63	441^st	1016	56.6%
2022	54.10	496^th	1020	51.4%
2023	49.39	545^th	1016	46.4%
2024	58.07	434^th	1010	57.0%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Silver Creek Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2020	674	10	15	89	1	48	837
2021	660	11	10	96	2	42	821
2022	688	17	11	93	3	47	859
2023	732	15	12	96	3	41	899

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Silver Creek Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	837	35.0	23.9	33.6
2021	821	37.3	21.9	28.6
2022	859	44.5	19.3	20.6
2023	899	48.0	18.7	34.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Silver Creek Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	837	35.0	23.9	33.6
2021	821	37.3	21.9	28.6
2022	859	44.5	19.3	20.6
2023	899	48.0	18.7	34.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Silver Creek Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021	$287 (4.1%)	$6,661 (95.9%)	$6,948
2022	$746 (8.9%)	$7,610 (91.1%)	$8,356

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Schools Near Silver Creek Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)				ILEARN Math (2024)				ILEARN Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Silver Creek Elementary School	Public	2-5	503 N Indiana Ave	Sellersburg	47172	Clark County	Silver Creek School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 246-3312	899	48	18.7	34.7%	732 (81.4%)	15 (1.7%)	96 (10.7%)	12 (1.3%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (4.6%)	58.1	434^th of 1010 public elementary schools	57.0%		49.4	545^th of 1016 public elementary schools	46.4%	111	41.7	47.0	52.1	46.7	54.8	41.5	39.1	45.6	29.3	$8,356	$746	$7,611
Silver Creek Primary School	Public	PK, KG-1	8604 Commerce Park Dr	Sellersburg	47172	Clark County	Silver Creek School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 248-7250	550	27	20.7	35.1%	459 (83.5%)	10 (1.8%)	50 (9.1%)	9 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.0%)								(n/a)										$9,033	$954	$8,079
Grant Line Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	4811 Grant Line Rd	New Albany	47150	Floyd County	New Albany-Floyd County Con School	No	No	No	No	(812) 949-4290	521	27	19.2	31.3%	376 (72.2%)	47 (9.0%)	24 (4.6%)	15 (2.9%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	56 (10.7%)	89.1	80^th of 1010 public elementary schools	92.1%		84.8	130^th of 1016 public elementary schools	87.2%	50	61.1	64.5		62.9	80.0	63.6		71.1		$8,684	$929	$7,755
W E Wilson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2915 Charlestown Pk	Jeffersonville	47130	Clark County	Greater Clark County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 288-4888	481	32	15.0	70.1%	202 (42.0%)	141 (29.3%)	54 (11.2%)	13 (2.7%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	69 (14.3%)	25.8	764^th of 1010 public elementary schools	24.4%		36.2	669^th of 1016 public elementary schools	34.2%	95	20.6	31.9	24.6	25.6	27.4	37.1	26.7	30.5	20.0	$8,651	$1,273	$7,377
Jonathan Jennings Elementary School	Public	3-5	603 Market St	Charlestown	47111	Clark County	Greater Clark County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 256-7284	477	31	15.3	50.9%	355 (74.4%)	14 (2.9%)	51 (10.7%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	51 (10.7%)	62.8	376^th of 1010 public elementary schools	62.8%		54.5	484^th of 1016 public elementary schools	52.4%	108	46.5	50.3	34.4	43.3	63.5	59.4	45.4	55.7	29.5	$10,248	$1,102	$9,146
Parkwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	748 Spicewood Dr	Clarksville	47129	Clark County	Greater Clark County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 945-2387	534	51	10.5	88.0%	167 (31.3%)	60 (11.2%)	257 (48.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	48 (9.0%)	20.3	810^th of 1010 public elementary schools	19.8%		20.4	816^th of 1016 public elementary schools	19.7%	6	19.6	28.4	31.0	26.0	18.6	15.9	21.8	18.8	20.7	$10,551	$1,648	$8,903
Pleasant Ridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	1250 Monroe St	Charlestown	47111	Clark County	Greater Clark County Schools	No	No	No	No	(812) 256-7286	531	37	14.3	53.7%	411 (77.4%)	12 (2.3%)	54 (10.2%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (9.6%)								(n/a)										$10,120	$1,244	$8,876
Utica Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	210 Maplehurst Dr	Jeffersonville	47130	Clark County	Greater Clark County Schools	No	No	No	No	(812) 288-4878	525	33	15.9	30.1%	370 (70.5%)	57 (10.9%)	28 (5.3%)	7 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (11.8%)	80.8	177^th of 1010 public elementary schools	82.5%		83.5	147^th of 1016 public elementary schools	85.5%	30	50.0	65.6	52.3	56.0	68.8	65.2	48.8	61.3	48.3	$9,415	$932	$8,483
Mount Tabor Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	800 Mount Tabor	New Albany	47150	Floyd County	New Albany-Floyd County Con School	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 542-5507	557	40	13.9	62.1%	368 (66.1%)	93 (16.7%)	28 (5.0%)	3 (0.5%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	61 (11.0%)	77.3	209^th of 1010 public elementary schools	79.3%		50.3	539^th of 1016 public elementary schools	46.9%	330	53.7	51.0		52.4	67.6	56.0		62.0		$11,669	$1,359	$10,310
Slate Run Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1452 Slate Run Rd	New Albany	47150	Floyd County	New Albany-Floyd County Con School	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 949-4311	358	25	14.2	65.4%	232 (64.8%)	39 (10.9%)	24 (6.7%)	6 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	56 (15.6%)	71.6	275^th of 1010 public elementary schools	72.8%		53.7	494^th of 1016 public elementary schools	51.4%	219	46.8	45.1		45.8	66.1	58.5		61.8		$10,550	$1,789	$8,762

Frequently Asked Questions about Silver Creek Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Silver Creek Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Silver Creek Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Silver Creek Middle School
High : Silver Creek High School

What is the racial makeup of Silver Creek Elementary School?

Students at Silver Creek Elementary School are 81% White, 11% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

Is Silver Creek Elementary School a good school?

Silver Creek Elementary School ranks 434^th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Silver Creek Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 899 students attended Silver Creek Elementary School.

What district is Silver Creek Elementary School in?

Silver Creek School Corporation

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