Hamilton Southeastern Schools

Fishers, Indiana — 22 schools

21,612
Total Enrollment
22
Schools
$13,097
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Hamilton Southeastern Schools operates 22 public schools serving 21,612 students, placing it in the mid-size range in Indiana. The school portfolio breaks down into 13 other, 4 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 21,062 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Hamilton County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,097 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 39.3% local, 55.1% state, and 5.5% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $61,946 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 16/100, ranked #370 of 373 in Indiana against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 2 of 22 schools offering Advanced Placement (58 AP courses district-wide), a 516.9:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 9.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 62.9% White, 10.4% Asian, 9.8% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Fishers High School accounts for 17.0% of all Hamilton Southeastern Schools student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Hamilton Southeastern Schools-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Hamilton Southeastern Schools school enrollment varies 8.2× across entities

Hamilton Southeastern Schools school enrollment ranges from 437 students (lowest) to 3,590 students (highest), a spread of 3,153 students. That spread reflects typical mixed-portfolio variation between specialty programs and large neighbourhood schools. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Hamilton Southeastern Schools student-counselor ratio is 517:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Hamilton Southeastern Schools chronic absenteeism rate is 9.1% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

5.5%
Federal
55.1%
State
39.3%
Local

Funding Equity

16
Equity Score
370 / 373
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Hamilton County county, where this district is located.

$1,118
Studio/mo
$1,267
1 BR/mo
$1,473
2 BR/mo
$1,907
3 BR/mo
$2,338
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$61,946
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 22 schools in Hamilton Southeastern Schools.

White 62.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
African American 9.5%
Asian 10.4%
Multiracial 7.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

2 / 22
Schools with AP
58 AP courses total
516.9:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
9.1%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Hamilton Southeastern Schools

School Enrollment
Fishers High School
3,590
Hamilton Southeastern Hs
3,504
Hamilton Se Int and Jr High Sch
1,238
Fall Creek Junior High
1,001
Fall Creek Intermediate School
909
Riverside Intermediate School
891
Riverside Junior High
885
Fishers Junior High School
840
Sand Creek Intermediate School
812
Southeastern Elementary School
773
Brooks School Elementary
715
Deer Creek Elementary
613
Geist Elementary School
608
Thorpe Creek Elementary
607
New Britton Elementary School
572
Harrison Parkway Elementary School
568
Fall Creek Elementary School
525
Cumberland Road Elem School
521
Sand Creek Elementary
520
Lantern Road Elementary School
470
Hoosier Road Elementary School
463
Fishers Elementary School
437

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Hamilton Southeastern Schools?

Hamilton Southeastern Schools has 22 schools, including 2 high, 4 elementary, 3 middle, 13 other. Total enrollment is 21,612 students.

How much does Hamilton Southeastern Schools spend per student?

Hamilton Southeastern Schools spends $13,097 per student. The district has an equity score of 16/100, ranking #370 in Indiana.

What is the average teacher salary in Hamilton Southeastern Schools?

The average teacher salary in Hamilton Southeastern Schools is $61,946 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Hamilton Southeastern Schools?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Hamilton County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Hamilton Southeastern Schools?

Hamilton Southeastern Schools students are 62.9% White, 10.4% Asian, 9.8% Hispanic or Latino, 9.5% African American, averaged across 22 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Hamilton Southeastern Schools?

Hamilton Southeastern Schools has an equity score of 16/100, ranking #370 out of 373 districts in Indiana. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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