Serving 595 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Thorpe Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 595 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thorpe Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Thorpe Creek Elementary School's student population of 595 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
595 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
Thorpe Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thorpe Creek Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#120 out of 1763 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
16%
3%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
6%
13%
White
67%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thorpe Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Thorpe Creek Elementary School is ranked #120 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Thorpe Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Thorpe Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fall Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Thorpe Creek Elementary School?
595 students attend Thorpe Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Thorpe Creek Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thorpe Creek Elementary School?
Thorpe Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Thorpe Creek Elementary School offer ?
Thorpe Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Thorpe Creek Elementary School part of?
Thorpe Creek Elementary School is part of Hamilton Southeastern Schools School District.
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