Mill Creek West Elementary

305 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Mill Creek West Elementary, located in the rural community of Amo, Indiana, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Mill Creek Community School Corporation. Situated in a quiet, close-knit environment, the school focuses on providing a supportive educational atmosphere that emphasizes fundamental learning, character development, and student engagement. As a centerpiece of the small town of Amo, the school plays a vital role in connecting local families and fostering a sense of community pride among its students and staff.

The school is dedicated to preparing its young learners for future success by maintaining a balanced curriculum that addresses both core academic standards and social-emotional growth. By leveraging its manageable size, Mill Creek West is able to facilitate closer relationships between teachers and students, allowing for more personalized attention in the classroom. Overall, the school stands as a pillar of the Mill Creek district, committed to nurturing a positive learning environment where students can build the skills necessary for their transition into middle school and beyond.

305

Total Students

21.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mill Creek West Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	285
Hispanic	13
Two or More	7

White
285 (93.4 %)
Hispanic
13 (4.3 %)
Two or More
7 (2.3 %)

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:	Mill Creek Community Sch Corp
Phone:	(317)539-9255
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	305
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	93
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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

Kindergarten 61

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 48