- Enrollment
- 3,590
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fishers, IN
Geist Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Geist Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 181065002060
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Geist Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #3 of 12
- schools in Fishers · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 11.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Geist Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Geist Elementary School ranks #3 of 12 schools in Fishers, IN.
School address
District: Hamilton Southeastern Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 181065002060 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-53 students YoY
Geist Elementary School shrank from 707 students in 2022-23 to 654 in 2023-24 (-7.5%).
Teacher FTE added 40.4 → 41.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-53 students YoY 181065002060 · Fishers, IN Other · MID · TRAD
608 enr · 15.2:1 · 11.3% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Fishers High School (3,590 students)
Geist Elementary School shrank from 707 students in 2022-23 to 654 in 2023-24 (-7.5%). Teacher FTE added 40.4 → 41.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Geist Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fishers High S
Fishers High School
3,590 students
- Hamilton South
Hamilton Southeastern Hs
3,504 students
- Hamilton Se In 1,238
Hamilton Se Int and Jr High Sch
1,238 students
- Fall Creek Jun 1,001
Fall Creek Junior High
1,001 students
- Fall Creek Int 909
Fall Creek Intermediate School
909 students
- This school 608
Geist Elementary School
608 students
What this shows Geist Elementary School reports 608 students on the CCD universe file.
How Geist Elementary School compares
Geist Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▼ 4% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.3% | ▼ 77% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 608 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
608
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in Indiana - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,362
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 608 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.5%
Asian 14.5%
Two or More 8.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
African American 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 65.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.7, Geist Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hamilton Southeastern Schools reports $12,362 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Geist Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fishers High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hamilton Southeastern Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hamilton Se Int and Jr High Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fall Creek Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fall Creek Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Geist Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,504
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,238
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,001
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 909
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Fishers
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Southeastern Elementary School
Standard public school
773 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Brooks School Elementary
Standard public school
715 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Thorpe Creek Elementary
Standard public school
607 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
New Britton Elementary School
Standard public school
572 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Harrison Parkway Elementary School
Standard public school
568 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Fall Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
525 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~608 students)
Frequently asked questions about Geist Elementary School
How many students attend Geist Elementary School?
Geist Elementary School has 608 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fishers, IN. CCD year-over-year: 707 (2022-23) → 654 (2023-24), down 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Geist Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Geist Elementary School is 15.2:1, which is 4% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Geist Elementary School?
11.3% of students at Geist Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Geist Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Geist Elementary School is White at 65.5% of enrollment, in Fishers, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Geist Elementary School?
Geist Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Geist Elementary School rank among schools in Fishers?
By Resource Investment Index, Geist Elementary School ranks #3 of 12 schools in Fishers, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fishers on the city page.
What other schools are in Hamilton Southeastern Schools?
Besides Geist Elementary School, Hamilton Southeastern Schools also operates Fishers High School (3,590 students), Hamilton Southeastern Hs (3,504 students), and Hamilton Se Int and Jr High Sch (1,238 students). See the Hamilton Southeastern Schools district page for the complete list.