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Graham Creek Elementary School

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Graham Creek Elementary School ranks 249 th of 1005 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-6

249^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,005 Indiana Elementary Schools

Better than 75% of Indiana elementary schools

Summary

Graham Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Commiskey, Indiana, serving 260 students in grades K-6. It is part of the Jennings County School Corporation, which is ranked 170 out of 380 school districts in the state.

Graham Creek Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic achievement, with 47.01% of students proficient or better in ELA and an impressive 67.91% proficient or better in math, compared to 35.98% and 39.76% for the district, respectively. The school's science and social studies scores also exceed the district and state averages. However, Graham Creek has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 49.81% to 63.08%, indicating significant economic challenges faced by its student population.

When compared to nearby schools, Graham Creek Elementary stands out as a high-performing institution. Sand Creek Elementary and Brush Creek Elementary have lower academic performance, while Hayden Elementary and North Vernon Elementary also lag behind Graham Creek in achievement. The school's efficient resource allocation and focus on student learning appear to be key factors in its success, despite the socioeconomic challenges it faces.

250

Students ?

13.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,400

Per pupil spending ?

60.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

7910 S Cr 90 W
Commiskey, IN 47227

(812) 346-4179

District: Jennings County School Corporation

Students who attend Graham Creek Elementary School usually attend:

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

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.4%

Hispanic:

3.2%

Two or more races:

1.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 44th percentile in 2019 → 75th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Indiana average (55% vs 38% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 25% of Indiana elementary schools

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 75th (2025) from a 44th-percentile low (2019)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school55%

District avg37%

Indiana avg38%

249^th of 1,005

Indiana public elementary schools ?

Top 25%▼ down 15 pts since 2015

From top 10% (2015) to top 25% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 6Elementary Schools in the Jennings County School Corporation

170^th of 380Jennings County School Corporation among Indiana districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Indiana percentile	Rating
2025	73.7	249 of 1005	75.2%	★★★★☆
2024	64.2	365 of 1011	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	66.0	346 of 1016	65.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	63.4	382 of 1020	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	57.0	449 of 1016	55.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	49.5	573 of 1031	44.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	81.3	148 of 1027	85.6%	★★★★☆
2017	67.4	345 of 1033	66.6%	★★★☆☆
2016	74.5	229 of 1046	78.1%	★★★★☆
2015	83.7	104 of 1040	90.0%	★★★★★
2014	84.2	64 of 1036	93.8%	★★★★★
2013	78.2	162 of 1035	84.3%	★★★★☆
2012	80.3	141 of 1015	86.1%	★★★★☆
2011	73.7	231 of 1025	77.5%	★★★★☆
2010	80.4	132 of 1009	86.9%	★★★★☆
2009	70.2	297 of 1003	70.4%	★★★★☆
2008	86.9	61 of 996	93.9%	★★★★★
2007	73.1	215 of 985	78.2%	★★★★☆
2006	83.3	97 of 961	89.9%	★★★★★
2005	77.8	148 of 959	84.6%	★★★★☆
2004	68.6	90 of 326	72.4%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Indiana (2024-2025) ?

Math68%

Science60%

English Language Arts47%

Social Studies31%-8 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2025)					ILEARN Math (2025)					ILEARN Science (2025)			ILEARN Social Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Science 4th Grade	ILEARN Science 6th Grade	ILEARN Science All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Graham Creek Elementary School	Public	K-6	7910 S Cr 90 W	Commiskey	47227	Jennings County	Jennings County School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 346-4179	250	18	13.8	60.4%	236 (94.4%)	1 (0.4%)	8 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.6%)	73.7	249^th of 1005 public elementary schools	75.2%		64.2	365^th of 1011 public elementary schools	63.9%	116	58.3	53.1	30.6	46.7	47.0	72.2	84.4	36.1	83.3	67.9	59.4	60.0	59.7	30.6	$12,400	$817	$11,583
Deputy Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	14350 W Mulberry	Deputy	47230	Jefferson County	Madison Consolidated Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 274-8007	138	7	19.7	65.9%	135 (97.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	75.1	231^st of 1005 public elementary schools	77.0%		92.1	58^th of 1011 public elementary schools	94.3%	173	47.8	61.1			53.7	52.2	61.1			56.1	61.1		61.1		$17,230	$1,642	$15,588
North Vernon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	810 W Walnut	North Vernon	47265	Jennings County	Jennings County School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 346-4903	566	40	14.1	73.1%	515 (91.0%)	2 (0.4%)	32 (5.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.8%)	33.1	699^th of 1005 public elementary schools	30.4%		41.2	616^th of 1011 public elementary schools	39.1%	83	30.8	27.6	27.6	30.0	28.9	48.7	38.2	28.6	28.8	35.5	29.0	32.9	31.0	18.4	$12,681	$1,271	$11,411
Hayden Elementary School	Public	K-6	55 S Cr 685 W	Hayden	47245	Jennings County	Jennings County School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 346-2813	284	18	15.7	58.5%	258 (90.8%)	8 (2.8%)	14 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	52.7	478^th of 1005 public elementary schools	52.4%		48.2	545^th of 1011 public elementary schools	46.1%	67	29.7	50.0	34.7	36.6	37.6	43.2	65.8	32.7	41.5	44.9	42.1	36.6	39.2	36.7	$12,612	$1,196	$11,416
Johnson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4235 E Sr 256	Scottsburg	47170	Scott County	Scott County School District 2	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 752-8923	219	20	11.2	65.3%	205 (93.6%)	1 (0.5%)	8 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	4 (1.8%)	60.8	387^th of 1005 public elementary schools	61.5%		74.2	249^th of 1011 public elementary schools	75.4%	138	31.1	55.6	50.0		44.5	41.3	63.9	42.1		48.3	44.4		44.4	44.7	$12,886	$1,404	$11,481
Brush Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	4275 E US Hwy 50	North Vernon	47265	Jennings County	Jennings County School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 458-6582	303	19	16.3	69.3%	280 (92.4%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.0%)	59.9	404^th of 1005 public elementary schools	59.8%		47	559^th of 1011 public elementary schools	44.7%	155	48.8	43.2	26.8	48.9	42.2	51.2	70.3	22.0	53.2	48.8	56.8	44.7	50.0	19.5	$11,557	$924	$10,633
Crothersville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	109 S Preston St	Crothersville	47229	Jackson County	Crothersville Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 793-2622	230	15	15.8	46.5%	210 (91.3%)	2 (0.9%)	9 (3.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	7 (3.0%)	23	789^th of 1005 public elementary schools	21.5%		26.7	753^rd of 1011 public elementary schools	25.5%	36	36.0	19.1	24.1		25.0	48.0	21.4	3.5		22.9	26.2		26.2	24.1	$10,763	$1,291	$9,473
Austin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	401 S Hwy 31	Austin	47102	Scott County	Scott County School District 1	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 794-8743	645	25	23.2	49.3%	584 (90.5%)	3 (0.5%)	36 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.8%)	3 (0.5%)	14 (2.2%)	28.5	742^nd of 1005 public elementary schools	26.2%		32.4	703^rd of 1011 public elementary schools	30.5%	39	27.5	30.1	30.1		29.2	26.4	26.9	21.5		24.9	37.6		37.6	28.0	$9,528	$1,921	$7,608
Sand Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1450 W Cr 500 N	North Vernon	47265	Jennings County	Jennings County School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 352-9343	385	26	14.6	87.0%	300 (77.9%)	3 (0.8%)	67 (17.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	12 (3.1%)	38.9	634^th of 1005 public elementary schools	36.9%		33.6	688^th of 1011 public elementary schools	31.9%	54	25.7	25.8	28.9	40.5	30.3	17.1	41.9	40.4	48.7	37.4	38.7	38.9	38.8	11.8	$12,890	$1,401	$11,489
Southwestern Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	273 South Main Cross St	Hanover	47243	Jefferson County	Southwestern-Jefferson County Con	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 866-9400	633	34	18.6	65.4%	540 (85.3%)	10 (1.6%)	61 (9.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (3.2%)	57.6	430^th of 1005 public elementary schools	57.2%		62.4	387^th of 1011 public elementary schools	61.7%	43	42.9	49.5	35.4		43.0	65.9	58.1	31.7		52.9	45.2		45.2	20.3	$9,721	$567	$9,154

Frequently Asked Questions about Graham Creek Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Graham Creek Elementary School attend?

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

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

What is the racial makeup of Graham Creek Elementary School?

Students at Graham Creek Elementary School are 94% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Is Graham Creek Elementary School a good school?

Graham Creek Elementary School ranks 249^th of 1005 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Graham Creek Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 250 students attended Graham Creek Elementary School.

What district is Graham Creek Elementary School in?

Jennings County School Corporation

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