ROCKCREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Rockcreek Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Bartholomew Con School Corp school district, located in Columbus, IN with about 372 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. With about 19 teachers, Rockcreek Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Rockcreek Elementary School, located in Columbus, Indiana, is part of the Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation. Serving students in a rural setting, the school focuses on providing a supportive and community-oriented learning environment. It is known for its commitment to academic fundamentals while fostering close relationships between staff, students, and local families. The school emphasizes character development and a well-rounded curriculum designed to prepare elementary-age children for success in their middle school years.
Beyond the classroom, Rockcreek Elementary maintains a strong connection to its community through various parental involvement initiatives and extracurricular opportunities. Because it serves a smaller, more localized student population compared to some of the urban schools in the district, the school often promotes a tight-knit "small-town" atmosphere. With its dedicated faculty and focus on individualized attention, Rockcreek remains a cornerstone of its specific neighborhood, providing a stable foundation for the children of Columbus.
For more information, contact Rockcreek Elementary School at (812) 579-5221 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Columbus, IN 47201-9362
(812) 579-5221
ROCKCREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Columbus, IN with about 372 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Bartholomew Con School Corp
- Total Students:
- 372
- Teachers:
- 19
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 372 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ROCKCREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 91% of the student body.
- White
- 91.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.0%
- Two or more races
- 2.7%
- Black or African American
- 1.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Female
- 48.1%
- Male
- 51.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.