Graham Creek Elementary School

Summary:

Graham Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Commiskey, Indiana, serving 251 students in grades K-6 and part of the Jennings County School Corporation.

Graham Creek Elementary School consistently outperforms the district and state in academic proficiency, with 42.18% of students proficient or better in ILEARN/English Language Arts and 58.5% proficient or better in ILEARN/Math, compared to 34.68% and 37.08% for the district, respectively. However, the school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (94.82%) compared to nearby schools, and a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 49.81% to 61.75% over the past three years. Additionally, the school has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 5.5% in 2020-2021 to 13.4% in 2022-2023.

When compared to other schools in the Jennings County School Corporation, Hayden Elementary is the next highest-performing school in terms of academic proficiency, with 43.98% of students proficient or better in ILEARN/Math. The fluctuating performance of Graham Creek Elementary, ranking as high as 64th out of 1,036 Indiana elementary schools in 2013-2014 and as low as 449th out of 1,016 in 2020-2021, suggests that the school may be facing challenges in maintaining consistent academic achievement, potentially due to the high percentage of economically disadvantaged students and the rising chronic absenteeism rates.


Detail:

Public K-6

 7910 S Cr 90 W
       Commiskey, IN  47227


(812) 346-4179

District: Jennings County School Corporation

SchoolDigger Rank:
365th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,387 Help


Students who attend Graham Creek Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Jennings County Middle School
High:    Jennings County High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  251

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.8%
Two or more races:
2.8%
Hispanic:
2.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  61.8% Help


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Compare Details Graham Creek Elementary School ranks better than 63.9% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks first among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Jennings County School Corporation District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.24. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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Compare Details Graham Creek Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Jennings County School Corporation District. Racial makeup is: White (94.8%), two or more races (2.8%), Hispanic (2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 61.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Graham Creek Elementary School is 13.9, which is the 3rd best among 6 elementary schools in the Jennings County School Corporation District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Graham Creek Elementary School is $11,387, which is the 3rd highest among 6 elementary schools in the Jennings County School Corporation District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Jennings County School Corporation:

SchoolDigger ranks Jennings County School Corporation 209th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Graham Creek Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 68.57 90th 326 72.4%
2005 77.79 148th 959 84.6%
2006 83.33 97th 961 89.9%
2007 73.15 215th 985 78.2%
2008 86.95 61st 996 93.9%
2009 70.24 297th 1003 70.4%
2010 80.39 132nd 1009 86.9%
2011 73.68 231st 1025 77.5%
2012 80.35 141st 1015 86.1%
2013 78.22 162nd 1035 84.3%
2014 84.16 64th 1036 93.8%
2015 83.66 104th 1040 90.0%
2016 74.50 229th 1046 78.1%
2017 67.45 345th 1033 66.6%
2018 81.32 148th 1027 85.6%
2019 49.52 573rd 1031 44.4%
2021 57.03 449th 1016 55.8%
2022 63.38 382nd 1020 62.5%
2023 66.02 346th 1016 65.9%
2024 64.24 365th 1010 63.9%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Graham Creek Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 266 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 269
1989 256 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 258
1990 277 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 278
1991 263 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 264
1992 271 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 272
1993 275 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 275
1994 276 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 277
1995 371 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 371
1996 371 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 371
1997 368 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1 369
1998 367 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 367
1999 379 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 379
2000 408 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 408
2001 331 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 331
2002 340 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 341
2003 340 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 341
2004 347 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 347
2005 334 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 334
2006 321 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 322
2007 314 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 7 323
2008 321 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 9 331
2009 299 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 9 311
2010 312 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 10 324
2011 303 1 0 9 0 0 2 0 315
2012 289 0 0 8 0 0 3 0 300
2013 311 1 0 10 0 0 2 0 324
2014 314 2 0 7 0 0 5 0 328
2015 273 1 0 7 0 0 7 0 288
2016 297 2 0 8 1 0 4 0 312
2017 297 2 0 8 0 1 6 0 314
2018 279 2 0 9 0 0 5 0 295
2019 257 4 0 7 0 0 4 0 272
2020 275 1 0 5 0 0 6 0 287
2021 228 2 0 6 0 0 4 0 240
2022 248 1 0 5 1 0 6 0 261
2023 238 0 0 5 1 0 7 0 251

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 Graham Creek Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 269 12.0 22.4 17.5
1989 258 12.0 21.5 21.3
1990 278 12.0 23.1 24.5
1991 264 13.0 20.3 23.5
1992 272 14.8 18.3 30.9
1993 275 14.4 19.1 30.2
1994 277 14.6 19.0 31.4
1995 371 15.5 23.9 21.8
1996 371 15.5 23.9 21.8
1997 369 15.4 24.0 16.8
1998 367 16.1 22.8 22.3
1999 379 17.5 21.7 24.5
2000 408 19.5 20.9 21.8
2001 331 17.6 18.8 23
2002 341 18.5 18.4 31.4
2003 341 18.5 18.4 31.4
2004 347 17.7 19.6 33.1
2005 334 17.5 19.1 38
2006 322 18.5 17.4 33.5
2007 323 n/a n/a 48.1
2008 331 18.0 18.4 46.9
2009 311 18.1 17.2 47.4
2010 324 18.1 17.8 53.2
2011 315 18.0 17.4 50.5
2012 300 18.0 16.6 53.3
2013 324 18.0 18.0 54
2014 328 15.0 21.8 61
2015 288 16.0 18.0 58.3
2016 312 17.0 18.3 58.3
2017 314 17.0 18.4 58.6
2018 295 17.0 17.3 59.3
2019 272 17.0 16.0 52.6
2020 287 16.0 17.9 55.7
2021 240 16.0 15.0 57.1
2022 261 18.1 14.3 49.8
2023 251 18.0 13.9 61.8

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 Graham Creek Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 269 12.0 22.4 17.5
1989 258 12.0 21.5 21.3
1990 278 12.0 23.1 24.5
1991 264 13.0 20.3 23.5
1992 272 14.8 18.3 30.9
1993 275 14.4 19.1 30.2
1994 277 14.6 19.0 31.4
1995 371 15.5 23.9 21.8
1996 371 15.5 23.9 21.8
1997 369 15.4 24.0 16.8
1998 367 16.1 22.8 22.3
1999 379 17.5 21.7 24.5
2000 408 19.5 20.9 21.8
2001 331 17.6 18.8 23
2002 341 18.5 18.4 31.4
2003 341 18.5 18.4 31.4
2004 347 17.7 19.6 33.1
2005 334 17.5 19.1 38
2006 322 18.5 17.4 33.5
2007 323 n/a n/a 48.1
2008 331 18.0 18.4 46.9
2009 311 18.1 17.2 47.4
2010 324 18.1 17.8 53.2
2011 315 18.0 17.4 50.5
2012 300 18.0 16.6 53.3
2013 324 18.0 18.0 54
2014 328 15.0 21.8 61
2015 288 16.0 18.0 58.3
2016 312 17.0 18.3 58.3
2017 314 17.0 18.4 58.6
2018 295 17.0 17.3 59.3
2019 272 17.0 16.0 52.6
2020 287 16.0 17.9 55.7
2021 240 16.0 15.0 57.1
2022 261 18.1 14.3 49.8
2023 251 18.0 13.9 61.8

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Graham Creek Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $553 (5.9%) $8,794 (94.1%) $9,347
2020 $350 (3.7%) $8,993 (96.3%) $9,342
2021 $1,030 (9.2%) $10,209 (90.8%) $11,240
2022 $1,160 (10.2%) $10,226 (89.8%) $11,386

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Graham Creek Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 573rd of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 346th of 1016 Elementary schools
 21.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Graham Creek Elementary School)59.560
 0.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jennings County School Corporation)40.231.1
 9.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)46.339.7
 6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Graham Creek Elementary School)61.971.1
 9.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Jennings County School Corporation)53.646.8
 6.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Indiana)58.753.1
 5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Graham Creek Elementary School)46.336.7
 9.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Jennings County School Corporation)37.530.7
 6.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)45.840.3
 5.5%
4th Grade Math (Graham Creek Elementary School)51.276.7
 25.5%
   4th Grade Math (Jennings County School Corporation)4948.9
 0.1%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Graham Creek Elementary School)46.336.7
 9.6%
   4th Grade Science (Jennings County School Corporation)40.530.4
 10.1%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Graham Creek Elementary School)38.530.6
 7.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Jennings County School Corporation)49.334.2
 15.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.540.2
 7.3%
5th Grade Math (Graham Creek Elementary School)43.625
 18.6%
   5th Grade Math (Jennings County School Corporation)53.729.9
 23.8%
   5th Grade Math (Indiana)47.841.1
 6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Graham Creek Elementary School)28.222.2
 6%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Jennings County School Corporation)4126.1
 14.9%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)4639.1
 6.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Graham Creek Elementary School)44.462.5
 18.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Jennings County School Corporation)44.237.8
 6.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.840.8
 7%
6th Grade Math (Graham Creek Elementary School)41.762.5
 20.8%
   6th Grade Math (Jennings County School Corporation)44.837.2
 7.6%
   6th Grade Math (Indiana)46.438.3
 8.1%
6th Grade Science (Graham Creek Elementary School)38.946.9
 8%
   6th Grade Science (Jennings County School Corporation)42.334.3
 8%
   6th Grade Science (Indiana)48.638.2
 10.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students272251
 7.7%
African American40
 100%
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic75
 28.6%
Pacific Islander00
White257238
 7.4%
Two or More Races47
 75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52.6%61.8%
 9.2%


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Graham Creek Elementary School ranks 365th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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

Middle : Jennings County Middle School
High : Jennings County High School

Students at Graham Creek Elementary School are 95% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 251 students attended Graham Creek Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Indiana Department of Education.

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