Mill Creek East Elementary

359 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Mill Creek East Elementary, located in Clayton, Indiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Mill Creek Community School Corporation. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the development of strong character in its students. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare young learners for future success through a blend of core subject mastery, critical thinking, and social-emotional development.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of Clayton, often serving as a hub for community engagement and parent-teacher collaboration. With a focus on small class sizes and personalized instruction, Mill Creek East strives to maintain a close-knit atmosphere where educators can effectively address the individual needs of their students. Through its dedication to maintaining high standards and a positive school culture, the institution plays a vital role in the long-term success of the local youth.

359

Total Students

23.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mill Creek East Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	322
Hispanic	11
Black	4
Asian	8
Two or More	13
American Indian	1

White
322 (89.7%)
Two or More
13 (3.6%)
Hispanic
11 (3.1%)
Asian
8 (2.2%)
Black
4 (1.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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:	No
District:	Mill Creek Community Sch Corp
Phone:	(317)539-9225
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	359
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	109
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 60

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 53