Graham Creek Elementary School

251 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Graham Creek Elementary School is a rural public school located in Commiskey, Indiana, serving as part of the Jennings County School Corporation. Situated in a quiet, agricultural community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education for students in the primary grades. Its location reflects a small-town atmosphere where the school serves as a central hub for the local families in the surrounding area.

The school is characterized by its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment tailored to the needs of young children. By emphasizing fundamental academic skills and personal development, Graham Creek Elementary aims to prepare its students for their future transitions into middle school. With its dedicated faculty and community-oriented approach, the school strives to maintain a nurturing space that encourages student engagement, curiosity, and academic growth within the Jennings County district.

251

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Graham Creek Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	238
Hispanic	5
Two or More	7
American Indian	1

White
238 (94.8 %)
Two or More
7 (2.8 %)
Hispanic
5 (2.0 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)

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:	Jennings County School Corporation
Phone:	(812)346-4179
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	251
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	132
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 45

Grade 1 32

Grade 2 33

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 31

Grade 5 36

Grade 6 32