Indian Creek Elementary School

724 N Indian Creek Dr
Clarkston, GA 30021

926 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Indian Creek Elementary School, located in Clarkston, Georgia, serves a uniquely diverse student population within the DeKalb County School District. Situated in a community often recognized as a hub for refugee resettlement, the school reflects a rich multicultural environment where students from various linguistic and cultural backgrounds come together. The school focuses on fostering an inclusive atmosphere that prioritizes language acquisition and academic support to meet the needs of its global student body.

Beyond its core curriculum, Indian Creek Elementary emphasizes community engagement and holistic development. The school works closely with families and local organizations to provide necessary resources and stability for students, many of whom are navigating the challenges of adapting to a new country. By focusing on both rigorous instruction and social-emotional learning, the school strives to empower its students to succeed in an increasingly interconnected world while maintaining the specific cultural identity of the Clarkston community.

926

Total Students

64.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

104.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Indian Creek Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	93
Hispanic	54
Black	355
Asian	399
Two or More	15
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
399 (43.1 %)
Black
355 (38.3 %)
White
93 (10.0 %)
Hispanic
54 (5.8 %)
Two or More
15 (1.6 %)
American Indian
9 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	DeKalb County
Phone:	(678)676-5702
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	926
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	64.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	967
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 44

Kindergarten 140

Grade 1 160

Grade 2 149

Grade 3 160

Grade 4 134

Grade 5 139

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Indian Creek Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	44
Kindergarten	140
Grade 1	160
Grade 2	149
Grade 3	160
Grade 4	134
Grade 5	139

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Indian Creek Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	455	49.1%
Male	471	50.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)