McCormick's Creek Elementary Sch

393 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

McCormick’s Creek Elementary School, located in Spencer, Indiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Spencer-Owen Community School Corporation. Situated near the state’s first state park, the school fosters a community-focused learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and character development for its primary-level students. By integrating core curriculum standards with a supportive atmosphere, the school aims to prepare young learners for their future academic endeavors while nurturing their social and emotional well-being.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to providing a safe and engaging setting, often leveraging its connection to the local Spencer community to enhance student learning. As a vital part of the district, McCormick’s Creek Elementary focuses on collaborative instruction, working closely with families and faculty to ensure that students receive a well-rounded education. Through various programs and dedicated staff, the school remains dedicated to promoting a culture of inclusivity and achievement for every child who passes through its doors.

393

Total Students

27.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McCormick's Creek Elementary Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	369
Hispanic	9
Black	1
Two or More	13
American Indian	1

White
369 (93.9 %)
Two or More
13 (3.3 %)
Hispanic
9 (2.3 %)
Black
1 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Spencer-Owen Community Schools
Phone:	(812)828-6000
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	393
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	136
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* 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 23

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 57

Grade 6 52