- Enrollment
- 889
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Arcadia, IN
Hamilton Heights Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hamilton Heights Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180426000727
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hamilton Heights Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Arcadia · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 31.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Hamilton Heights Middle School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hamilton Heights Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Arcadia, IN.
School address
District: Hamilton Heights School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180426000727 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Hamilton Heights Middle School held near 721 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 46.7 → 41.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+26 students YoY 180426000727 · Arcadia, IN Elementary · MID · TRAD
742 enr · 16.1:1 · 31.1% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Hamilton Heights Elementary School (889 students)
Hamilton Heights Middle School held near 721 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 46.7 → 41.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Hamilton Heights Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hamilton Heigh
Hamilton Heights Elementary School
889 students
- This school
Hamilton Heights Middle School
742 students
- Hamilton Heigh
Hamilton Heights High School
710 students
What this shows Hamilton Heights Middle School reports 742 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hamilton Heights Middle School compares
Hamilton Heights Middle 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.1% | ▼ 37% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 742 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
742
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 60% in Indiana - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 371 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 92.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 92.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.5, Hamilton Heights Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Heights Elementary 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 Middle 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 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 (~742 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hamilton Heights Middle School
How many students attend Hamilton Heights Middle School?
Hamilton Heights Middle School has 742 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Arcadia, IN. CCD year-over-year: 695 (2022-23) → 721 (2023-24), nearly flat (+26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Heights Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Heights Middle School is 16.1:1, which is 1% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hamilton Heights Middle School?
31.1% of students at Hamilton Heights Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hamilton Heights Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hamilton Heights Middle School is White at 92.9% of enrollment, in Arcadia, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hamilton Heights Middle School?
Hamilton Heights Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Hamilton Heights Middle School rank among public schools in Arcadia?
By Resource Investment Index, Hamilton Heights Middle School ranks #2 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 Middle School, Hamilton Heights School Corp also operates Hamilton Heights Elementary School (889 students) and Hamilton Heights High School (710 students). See the Hamilton Heights School Corp district page for the complete list.