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Indian Creek Elementary School

Trafalgar, IN

Federal accountability rating
Indiana Department of Education

Meets Expectations for 2024–25.

K–8

E/La academic achievement
Approaches Expectations
Math academic achievement
Meets Expectations
E/La academic progress
Meets Expectations
Math academic progress
Meets Expectations
E/La closing gaps
Approaches Expectations
Math closing gaps
Meets Expectations
Addressing chronic absenteeism
Approaches Expectations
School yearOverall school rating
2022–23Meets Expectations
2023–24Meets Expectations
2024–25Meets Expectations
Discipline
U.S. Department of Education

1.3% of students were suspended out of school at least once in 2023–24.

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall481463
Suspended out of school3.1% · 151.3% · 6
Suspended in school2.1% · 102.8% · 13
Expelled0.0% · 00.0% · 0
Attendance
Indiana Department of Education

8.9% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.

Measure2022–232023–242024–25
Total student count536511484
Chronically absent10.8% · 5810.2% · 528.9% · 43

Chronically absent means missing 10% or more of the school days a student was enrolled.

School Profile

Location

Rural, Distant

Enrollment

486 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

17:1

Principal

Eric Long

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino2.3%
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White93.6%
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Black or African American0.0%
x
Asian0.6%
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Two or More Races3.3%
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American Indian or Alaska Native0.2%
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Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.0%
x
Admissions

Updated 7mo ago

Indian Creek Elementary School (NHJ United School Corporation) enrolls families primarily through the district’s online registration in Infinite Campus (new families use the district “Register” link; existing families update via the Parent Portal). (indiancreekschools.com) For kindergarten, the school announced an in-person registration event on February 19, 2026 at ICES (9–11 a.m., 12–2 p.m., and 5–7 p.m.), and families were instructed to bring the child plus proof of residency, a birth certificate, and vaccination records; students complete a short 1:1 assessment with a kindergarten teacher. (indiancreekschools.com) For preschool, the school announced an in-person registration event on February 18, 2026 (6:00–7:00 p.m.) in the preschool classroom (enter Door 8). (indiancreekschools.com) Non-resident/open-enrollment applicants (including families seeking a transfer) must complete the NHJ transfer application packet with supporting records (e.g., grades/report card, attendance, discipline, vaccination records, and IEP/504 if applicable), and the packet states applications were accepted up to February 2, 2026 and are reviewed only until grade-level capacity is met (no formal waitlist process is described). (cdn.zephyrcms.com) Priority categories for transfers include students who are already attending NHJ as transfer students and wish to continue in subsequent years, and students whose parent is an NHJ employee; resident students are defined as those living in Nineveh, Hensley, or Jackson townships. (cdn.zephyrcms.com)

Admissions Timeline

Updated 7mo ago

Application DeadlineFeb 19 – Feb 19
Testing: Required
Public school directory

NCES ID 180762001306

District
Nineveh-Hensley-Jackson United
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
486 students
Teachers (FTE)
29.5

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