Guion Creek Elementary School

550 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Guion Creek Elementary School, located in Indianapolis, Indiana, is part of the Metropolitan School District of Wayne Township. The school serves a diverse student population, reflecting the broader multicultural fabric of the Westside of Indianapolis. Guion Creek is known for its commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment that focuses on academic growth, social-emotional development, and preparing students to become productive members of their community.

The school places a strong emphasis on providing a well-rounded education, often incorporating various support services and extracurricular opportunities to meet the needs of its diverse learners. By prioritizing collaboration between educators, families, and the local community, Guion Creek strives to create a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. Through its dedicated staff and district resources, the school works to equip its students with the essential skills required to succeed in their future academic endeavors.

550

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Guion Creek Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	28
Hispanic	147
Black	328
Asian	12
Two or More	33
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
328 (59.6%)
Hispanic
147 (26.7%)
Two or More
33 (6.0%)
White
28 (5.1%)
Asian
12 (2.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	MSD Pike Township
Phone:	(317)298-2780
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	550
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	257
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 1

Kindergarten 75

Grade 1 96

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 96

Grade 4 95

Grade 5 100