LOST CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Lost Creek Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Vigo County School Corp school district, located in Terre Haute, IN with about 651 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 32 teachers, Lost Creek Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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.
Lost Creek Elementary School, located on Wabash Avenue in Terre Haute, Indiana, serves as a cornerstone of the local community within the Vigo County School Corporation. As a neighborhood-focused institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes foundational learning, character development, and student engagement. By maintaining a balance between rigorous core curriculum standards and enriching extracurricular activities, the school aims to prepare its young students for successful transitions into middle school.
The school is well-regarded for its commitment to creating a nurturing atmosphere where faculty, staff, and parents collaborate to meet the diverse needs of the student body. With a focus on both academic achievement and social-emotional growth, Lost Creek provides resources and programming designed to help every child reach their full potential. As a vital part of the Terre Haute area, the school prides itself on being a safe and inclusive space that encourages curiosity, community spirit, and a lifelong love of learning.
For more information, contact Lost Creek Elementary School at (812) 462-4456 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Terre Haute, IN 47803-3998
(812) 462-4456
LOST CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Terre Haute, IN with about 651 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Vigo County School Corp
- Total Students:
- 651
- Teachers:
- 32
- 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
- Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
- 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 651 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending LOST CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 91% of the student body.
- White
- 91.4%
- Two or more races
- 3.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.1%
- Black or African American
- 1.5%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 47.5%
- Male
- 52.5%
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.