Enrollment
889
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.4%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hamilton Heights Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hamilton Heights Elementary School
Hamilton Heights Elementary School is a large combined-grade school in Arcadia, Indiana, enrolling 889 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Indiana, bigger than 90% of state schools at 889 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 272 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #84.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 445 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Hamilton Heights School Corp also operates Hamilton Heights Middle School (742 students) and Hamilton Heights High School (710 students) alongside Hamilton Heights Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hamilton Heights Elementary School compares
Hamilton Heights Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,742
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hamilton Heights School Corp, which includes Hamilton Heights Elementary School.
$10,742
Per student
-11%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.1%
State 46.3%
Federal 7.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 742
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 710
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~889 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Arcadia on the city page.
Is Hamilton Heights Elementary School a good school?
Hamilton Heights Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Indiana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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