Indian Creek Elementary

6701 Green Valley Rd.
Placerville, CA 95667

indiancreek.mlusd.net/

392 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Indian Creek Elementary School, located in Placerville, California, serves as a key educational institution within the Mother Lode Union School District. Nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, the school emphasizes a community-centered approach to learning, focusing on fostering both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. The campus is designed to provide a supportive environment where students in the early elementary grades can build a strong foundation in core subjects while participating in a variety of enrichment opportunities.

Beyond standard academics, Indian Creek is known for its commitment to maintaining a collaborative relationship between educators, parents, and the local community. The school utilizes its website to keep families informed and engaged, offering resources that highlight their dedication to student safety, inclusivity, and continuous improvement. By balancing rigorous classroom instruction with character-building programs, Indian Creek Elementary strives to prepare its young learners to become responsible and curious citizens within the Placerville area.

392

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Indian Creek Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	224
Hispanic	136
Asian	6
Two or More	19
American Indian	7

White
224 (57.1%)
Hispanic
136 (34.7%)
Two or More
19 (4.8%)
American Indian
7 (1.8%)
Asian
6 (1.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Mother Lode Union Elementary
Phone:	(530)626-0765
Website:	http://indiancreek.mlusd.net/
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	392
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	177
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 109

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 70