- Enrollment
- 742
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Arcadia, IN
Hamilton Heights Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hamilton Heights Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180426002134
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hamilton Heights Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Indiana schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Arcadia · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 30.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Hamilton Heights Elementary School has class sizes larger than 71% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hamilton Heights Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Arcadia, IN.
School address
District: Hamilton Heights School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180426002134 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Hamilton Heights Elementary School held near 928 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 52.7 → 55.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+27 students YoY 180426002134 · Arcadia, IN Other · MID · TRAD
889 enr · 17.1:1 · 30.4% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Hamilton Heights Middle School (742 students)
Hamilton Heights Elementary School held near 928 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount). Teacher FTE added 52.7 → 55.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Hamilton Heights Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hamilton Heights Elementary School
889 students
- Hamilton Heigh
Hamilton Heights Middle School
742 students
- Hamilton Heigh
Hamilton Heights High School
710 students
What this shows Hamilton Heights Elementary School reports 889 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hamilton Heights Elementary School compares
Hamilton Heights 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 8% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.4% | ▼ 39% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 889 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
889
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 71% in Indiana - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,383
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 445 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.6%
Two or More 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: White at 90.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.5, Hamilton Heights Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hamilton Heights School Corp reports $11,383 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hamilton Heights Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Heights Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hamilton Heights High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hamilton Heights Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 710
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~889 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hamilton Heights Elementary School
How many students attend Hamilton Heights Elementary School?
Hamilton Heights Elementary School has 889 students enrolled. It is a public school in Arcadia, IN. CCD year-over-year: 901 (2022-23) → 928 (2023-24), nearly flat (+27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Heights Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Heights Elementary School is 17.1:1, which is 8% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hamilton Heights Elementary School?
30.4% of students at Hamilton Heights Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hamilton Heights Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hamilton Heights Elementary School is White at 90.6% of enrollment, in Arcadia, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hamilton Heights Elementary School?
Hamilton Heights Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Hamilton Heights Elementary School rank among public schools in Arcadia?
By Resource Investment Index, Hamilton Heights Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Arcadia, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Hamilton Heights School Corp?
Besides Hamilton Heights Elementary School, Hamilton Heights School Corp also operates Hamilton Heights Middle School (742 students) and Hamilton Heights High School (710 students). See the Hamilton Heights School Corp district page for the complete list.