Clifty Creek Elementary School

705 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Clifty Creek Elementary School is located in Columbus, Indiana, and serves as a key part of the Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation. The school is known for its commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By utilizing a diverse curriculum and modern teaching strategies, the school aims to prepare children for success in a global society while maintaining a strong sense of community rooted in the Columbus area.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Clifty Creek places a significant focus on student engagement and community involvement. The school often leverages its location within Columbus—a city renowned for its architectural and educational initiatives—to provide students with a rich, well-rounded experience. With a dedicated faculty and staff, the school works to create a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential through collaborative projects, extracurricular activities, and a focus on building positive relationships.

705

Total Students

48.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Clifty Creek Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	330
Hispanic	293
Black	35
Asian	8
Two or More	37
American Indian	2

White
330 (46.8%)
Hispanic
293 (41.6%)
Two or More
37 (5.2%)
Black
35 (5.0%)
Asian
8 (1.1%)
American Indian
2 (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:	Bartholomew Con School Corp
Phone:	(812)376-4342
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	705
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	388
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	77

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 19

Kindergarten 109

Grade 1 113

Grade 2 116

Grade 3 90

Grade 4 91

Grade 5 96

Grade 6 71

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Clifty Creek Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	19
Kindergarten	109
Grade 1	113
Grade 2	116
Grade 3	90
Grade 4	91
Grade 5	96
Grade 6	71

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Clifty Creek Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	337	47.8%
Male	368	52.2%

Elementary School K - 6th