Enrollment
1,238
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fishers, IN
Hamilton Se Int and Jr High Sch
Federal NCES profile for Hamilton Se Int and Jr High Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 181065000133
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hamilton Se Int and Jr High Sch earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Indiana schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Fishers · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 11.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Hamilton Se Int and Jr High Sch has class sizes larger than 77% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hamilton Se Int and Jr High Sch ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Fishers, IN.
School address
District: Hamilton Southeastern Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 181065000133 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
70.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.7%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-76% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hamilton Se Int and Jr High Sch compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hamilton Se Int and Jr High Sch
Hamilton Se Int and Jr High Sch is a lower-poverty, large elementary school in Fishers, Indiana, enrolling 1,238 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.7% free-meal eligibility runs 76% below the Indiana average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Indiana, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,238 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 56 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #22.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Asian (17%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 619 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 3.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Fishers's elementary schools, it stands alongside Fall Creek Intermediate School (909 students): Hamilton Se Int and Jr High Sch is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.7:1 vs 20.2:1).
Hamilton Southeastern Schools also operates Fishers High School (3,590 students) and Hamilton Southeastern Hs (3,504 students) alongside Hamilton Se Int and Jr High Sch.
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 Se Int and Jr High Sch compares
Hamilton Se Int and Jr High Sch on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.7:1 | ▲ 11% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.7% | ▼ 76% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,238 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,238
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
11.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% 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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 77% in Indiana - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
3.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$11,114
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 619 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 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 62.8%
Asian 16.9%
African American 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Two or More 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 62.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.3, Hamilton Se Int and Jr High Sch is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hamilton Southeastern Schools, which includes Hamilton Se Int and Jr High Sch.
$11,114
Per student
-8%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.3%
State 55.1%
Federal 5.5%
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 Se Int and Jr High Sch 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 |
| Fall Creek Junior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fall Creek Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverside Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hamilton Se Int and Jr High Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,590
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 3,504
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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
- Enrollment
- 891
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Fishers
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~1,238 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hamilton Se Int and Jr High Sch
How many students attend Hamilton Se Int and Jr High Sch?
Hamilton Se Int and Jr High Sch has 1,238 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fishers, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Se Int and Jr High Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Se Int and Jr High Sch is 17.7:1, which is 11% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hamilton Se Int and Jr High Sch?
11.7% of students at Hamilton Se Int and Jr High Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hamilton Se Int and Jr High Sch?
The largest demographic group at Hamilton Se Int and Jr High Sch is White at 62.8% of enrollment, in Fishers, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hamilton Se Int and Jr High Sch?
Hamilton Se Int and Jr High Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Se Int and Jr High Sch rank among elementary schools in Fishers?
By Resource Investment Index, Hamilton Se Int and Jr High Sch ranks #3 of 4 elementary 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 elementary schools in Fishers on the city page.
Is Hamilton Se Int and Jr High Sch a good school?
Hamilton Se Int and Jr High Sch earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% 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 Southeastern Schools?
Besides Hamilton Se Int and Jr High Sch, Hamilton Southeastern Schools also operates Fishers High School (3,590 students), Hamilton Southeastern Hs (3,504 students), and Fall Creek Junior High (1,001 students). See the Hamilton Southeastern Schools district page for the complete list.
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