- Enrollment
- 3,438
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Indianapolis, IN
Bunker Hill Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bunker Hill Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180375000596
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bunker Hill Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #45 of 89
- elementary schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 28.6:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 37.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Bunker Hill Elementary School has class sizes larger than 98% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bunker Hill Elementary School ranks #45 of 89 elementary schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
District: Franklin Township Com Sch Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180375000596 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Bunker Hill Elementary School held near 513 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 180375000596 · Indianapolis, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
487 enr · 28.6:1 · 37.9% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin Central High School (3,438 students)
Bunker Hill Elementary School held near 513 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Bunker Hill Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Franklin Centr
Franklin Central High School
3,438 students
- Franklin Centr
Franklin Central Junior High
1,797 students
- Lillie Idella 1,365
Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate
1,365 students
- Edgewood Inter 1,300
Edgewood Intermediate School
1,300 students
- Thompson Cross 568
Thompson Crossing Elementary Sch
568 students
- This school 487
Bunker Hill Elementary School
487 students
What this shows Bunker Hill Elementary School reports 487 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bunker Hill Elementary School compares
Bunker Hill Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 28.6:1 | ▲ 80% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.9% | ▼ 23% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 487 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.6:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
487
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
28.6:1
students per teacher
- 80% above state mean
Top 98% in Indiana - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
12.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,021
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 487 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.8%
Asian 34.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
African American 6.4%
Two or More 5.5%
Largest group: White at 46.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.9, Bunker Hill Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Franklin Township Com Sch Corp reports $11,021 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bunker Hill Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Franklin Central Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edgewood Intermediate School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thompson Crossing Elementary Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bunker Hill Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,797
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,365
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,300
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools in Indianapolis
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate
Standard public school
1,365 students 21:1 students per teacher
Edgewood Intermediate School
Standard public school
1,300 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl
Standard public school
1,106 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Raymond Park Intermediate & Middle
Standard public school
1,079 students 14:1 students per teacher
Stonybrook Intermediate & Middle
Standard public school
1,043 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Paramount Brookside
Standard public school
843 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~487 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bunker Hill Elementary School
How many students attend Bunker Hill Elementary School?
Bunker Hill Elementary School has 487 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Indianapolis, IN. CCD year-over-year: 501 (2022-23) → 513 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bunker Hill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bunker Hill Elementary School is 28.6:1, which is 80% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 82% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bunker Hill Elementary School?
37.9% of students at Bunker Hill Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bunker Hill Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bunker Hill Elementary School is White at 46.8% of enrollment, in Indianapolis, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bunker Hill Elementary School?
Bunker Hill Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bunker Hill Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Bunker Hill Elementary School ranks #45 of 89 elementary schools in Indianapolis, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Indianapolis on the city page.
What other schools are in Franklin Township Com Sch Corp?
Besides Bunker Hill Elementary School, Franklin Township Com Sch Corp also operates Franklin Central High School (3,438 students), Franklin Central Junior High (1,797 students), and Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate (1,365 students). See the Franklin Township Com Sch Corp district page for the complete list.