Rockcreek Elementary School

Summary:

Rockcreek Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 353 students in grades PK-6 in Columbus, Indiana, which is part of the Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation district. This high-performing school consistently outperforms its district and the state of Indiana on academic assessments, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in the state.

Rockcreek Elementary's academic excellence is evident in its strong ILEARN assessment results, with 49.5% of students proficient or better in ELA and 60.5% in Math, compared to the district's 40.21% and 40.45% respectively. The school also has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 5.8% to 10.6% in recent years, indicating strong student engagement. While Rockcreek has a moderate percentage of students (around 39%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, this is lower than some nearby schools with higher poverty levels.

Compared to other schools in the district, Rockcreek's academic performance stands out. For example, the high-performing CSA Lincoln Campus has 75.96% proficient or better in ELA and 83.65% in Math, while the lower-performing Lillian Schmitt Elementary has only 32.54% and 34.52% respectively. Rockcreek's consistent high performance, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade, suggests the school has effective teaching practices and a supportive learning environment.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 13000 E 200 S
       Columbus, IN  47203


(812) 579-5221

District: Bartholomew Con School Corp

SchoolDigger Rank:
218th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,221 Help


Students who attend Rockcreek Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Northside Middle School
High:    Columbus East High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.8 Help
Number of students:  352

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.2%
Hispanic:
4.0%
Two or more races:
2.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  38.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Rockcreek Elementary School ranks better than 78.4% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks 3rd among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Bartholomew Con School Corp District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.4. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.2%), Hispanic (4%), two or more races (2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 38.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rockcreek Elementary School is 18.8. 8 elementary schools in the Bartholomew Con School Corp District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Rockcreek Elementary School employs 18.6 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rockcreek Elementary School is $10,221. 6 elementary schools in the Bartholomew Con School Corp District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Bartholomew Con School Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks Bartholomew Con School Corp 161st of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Rockcreek Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 83.34 28th 326 91.4%
2005 69.81 255th 959 73.4%
2006 75.07 186th 961 80.6%
2007 74.76 198th 985 79.9%
2008 78.46 153rd 996 84.6%
2009 77.24 186th 1003 81.5%
2010 70.11 301st 1009 70.2%
2011 65.86 368th 1025 64.1%
2012 64.15 389th 1015 61.7%
2013 62.36 444th 1035 57.1%
2014 69.32 317th 1036 69.4%
2015 70.00 293rd 1040 71.8%
2016 68.82 321st 1046 69.3%
2017 73.31 263rd 1033 74.5%
2018 80.04 165th 1027 83.9%
2019 70.52 292nd 1031 71.7%
2021 70.73 289th 1016 71.6%
2022 69.45 309th 1020 69.7%
2023 71.58 283rd 1016 72.1%
2024 76.40 218th 1010 78.4%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Rockcreek Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 279 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 281
1989 254 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 258
1990 245 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 245
1991 235 6 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 252
1992 236 7 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 255
1993 260 4 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 272
1994 271 6 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 289
1995 278 6 0 11 0 n/a n/a 1 296
1996 278 6 0 11 0 n/a n/a 1 296
1997 254 1 0 6 0 n/a n/a 8 269
1998 277 1 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 287
1999 257 1 0 14 0 n/a n/a 0 272
2000 292 1 0 25 0 n/a n/a 0 318
2001 300 0 0 14 0 n/a n/a 0 314
2002 335 2 0 12 2 n/a n/a 0 351
2003 335 2 0 12 2 n/a n/a 0 351
2004 336 2 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 343
2005 324 1 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 334
2006 322 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 324
2007 311 0 0 8 0 n/a n/a 8 327
2008 318 0 0 7 0 n/a n/a 9 334
2009 292 1 0 4 0 n/a n/a 10 307
2010 300 0 1 9 3 n/a n/a 10 323
2011 306 0 0 13 0 0 11 0 330
2012 326 2 4 18 3 0 13 0 366
2013 341 3 0 28 3 0 12 0 387
2014 341 1 0 28 3 0 16 0 389
2015 346 3 0 27 3 0 15 0 394
2016 327 3 0 31 2 0 10 0 373
2017 330 4 0 22 2 0 10 0 368
2018 340 4 1 15 1 1 10 0 372
2019 342 3 1 15 0 1 10 0 372
2020 322 2 1 16 0 1 9 0 351
2021 315 2 1 17 0 0 6 0 341
2022 310 3 0 15 0 0 4 0 332
2023 330 3 0 13 0 0 7 0 353
2024 328 3 0 14 0 0 7 0 352

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 Rockcreek Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 281 17.1 16.4 14.6
1989 258 16.1 16.0 18.2
1990 245 16.3 15.0 15.5
1991 252 14.9 16.9 21
1992 255 15.6 16.3 20.4
1993 272 15.1 18.0 21.3
1994 289 16.1 18.0 24.2
1995 296 17.0 17.4 24.1
1996 296 17.0 17.4 24.1
1997 269 16.3 16.5 28
1998 287 15.3 18.8 22.6
1999 272 14.6 18.6 27.9
2000 318 16.2 19.6 34.9
2001 314 15.5 20.3 28.3
2002 351 16.3 21.5 29.9
2003 351 16.3 21.5 29.9
2004 343 16.3 21.0 23
2005 334 18.5 18.1 25.4
2006 324 17.5 18.5 24.4
2007 327 n/a n/a 26.6
2008 334 14.9 22.4 28.6
2009 307 13.7 22.4 28.3
2010 323 14.9 21.6 33.9
2011 330 16.5 19.9 33.6
2012 366 18.3 19.9 31.4
2013 387 18.2 21.2 35.4
2014 389 19.2 20.2 37.5
2015 394 19.0 20.7 37.3
2016 373 20.0 18.6 34.3
2017 368 20.5 17.9 37
2018 372 19.0 19.5 39.8
2019 372 18.4 20.1 40.9
2020 351 19.0 18.4 37.6
2021 341 18.6 18.2 37
2022 332 17.8 18.6 36.1
2023 353 19.0 18.5 39.1
2024 352 18.6 18.8 38.6

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 Rockcreek Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 281 17.1 16.4 14.6
1989 258 16.1 16.0 18.2
1990 245 16.3 15.0 15.5
1991 252 14.9 16.9 21
1992 255 15.6 16.3 20.4
1993 272 15.1 18.0 21.3
1994 289 16.1 18.0 24.2
1995 296 17.0 17.4 24.1
1996 296 17.0 17.4 24.1
1997 269 16.3 16.5 28
1998 287 15.3 18.8 22.6
1999 272 14.6 18.6 27.9
2000 318 16.2 19.6 34.9
2001 314 15.5 20.3 28.3
2002 351 16.3 21.5 29.9
2003 351 16.3 21.5 29.9
2004 343 16.3 21.0 23
2005 334 18.5 18.1 25.4
2006 324 17.5 18.5 24.4
2007 327 n/a n/a 26.6
2008 334 14.9 22.4 28.6
2009 307 13.7 22.4 28.3
2010 323 14.9 21.6 33.9
2011 330 16.5 19.9 33.6
2012 366 18.3 19.9 31.4
2013 387 18.2 21.2 35.4
2014 389 19.2 20.2 37.5
2015 394 19.0 20.7 37.3
2016 373 20.0 18.6 34.3
2017 368 20.5 17.9 37
2018 372 19.0 19.5 39.8
2019 372 18.4 20.1 40.9
2020 351 19.0 18.4 37.6
2021 341 18.6 18.2 37
2022 332 17.8 18.6 36.1
2023 353 19.0 18.5 39.1
2024 352 18.6 18.8 38.6

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 Rockcreek Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $154 (1.7%) $8,739 (98.3%) $8,894
2020 $280 (3.2%) $8,557 (96.8%) $8,837
2021 $448 (4.9%) $8,757 (95.1%) $9,205
2022 $814 (8.0%) $9,406 (92.0%) $10,221

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Rockcreek Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 292nd of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 283rd of 1016 Elementary schools
 0.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rockcreek Elementary School)5055.3
 5.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bartholomew Con School Corp)4739.5
 7.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)46.339.7
 6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Rockcreek Elementary School)65.266
 0.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Bartholomew Con School Corp)53.449.5
 3.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Indiana)58.753.1
 5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rockcreek Elementary School)58.839.2
 19.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Bartholomew Con School Corp)50.839
 11.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)45.840.3
 5.5%
4th Grade Math (Rockcreek Elementary School)70.658.8
 11.8%
   4th Grade Math (Bartholomew Con School Corp)53.644
 9.6%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Rockcreek Elementary School)4937.3
 11.8%
   4th Grade Science (Bartholomew Con School Corp)47.333.8
 13.5%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Rockcreek Elementary School)61.241.5
 19.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Bartholomew Con School Corp)5341.8
 11.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.540.2
 7.3%
5th Grade Math (Rockcreek Elementary School)81.667.9
 13.7%
   5th Grade Math (Bartholomew Con School Corp)50.244
 6.2%
   5th Grade Math (Indiana)47.841.1
 6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Rockcreek Elementary School)59.234
 25.2%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Bartholomew Con School Corp)44.838.5
 6.3%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)4639.1
 6.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Rockcreek Elementary School)4246.2
 4.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Bartholomew Con School Corp)54.343.3
 11%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.840.8
 7%
6th Grade Math (Rockcreek Elementary School)5059.6
 9.6%
   6th Grade Math (Bartholomew Con School Corp)56.441.5
 14.9%
   6th Grade Math (Indiana)46.438.3
 8.1%
6th Grade Science (Rockcreek Elementary School)4848.1
 0.1%
   6th Grade Science (Bartholomew Con School Corp)48.135.5
 12.6%
   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 Students372353
 5.1%
African American33
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic1513
 13.3%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White342330
 3.5%
Two or More Races107
 30%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients40.9%39.1%
 1.8%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 352 students attended Rockcreek Elementary School.

Students at Rockcreek Elementary School are 93% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Students who attend Rockcreek Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Northside Middle School
High : Columbus East High School

Rockcreek Elementary School ranks 218th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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