- Enrollment
- 2,799
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Indianapolis, IN
Harrison Hill Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Harrison Hill Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180567001027
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harrison Hill Elementary School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #81 of 89
- elementary schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 83.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Harrison Hill Elementary School has class sizes larger than 88% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harrison Hill Elementary School ranks #81 of 89 elementary schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
District: Msd Lawrence Township · Indiana
NCES ID 180567001027 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Harrison Hill Elementary School held near 714 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.5 → 41.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 180567001027 · Indianapolis, IN Elementary · MID · TRAD
750 enr · 19.2:1 · 83.7% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Lawrence North High School (2,799 students)
Harrison Hill Elementary School held near 714 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.5 → 41.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Harrison Hill Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lawrence North
Lawrence North High School
2,799 students
- Lawrence Centr
Lawrence Central High School
2,517 students
- Fall Creek Val
Fall Creek Valley Middle School
1,355 students
- Early Learning
Early Learning Center
1,313 students
- Belzer Middle 1,119
Belzer Middle School
1,119 students
- This school 750
Harrison Hill Elementary School
750 students
What this shows Harrison Hill Elementary School reports 750 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harrison Hill Elementary School compares
Harrison Hill 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 | 19.2:1 | ▲ 21% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.7% | ▲ 69% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 750 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
750
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 88% in Indiana - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,332
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 73 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.1%
African American 40.8%
White 6.0%
Two or More 5.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.6, Harrison Hill Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
District finance for Msd Lawrence Township reports $12,332 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Harrison Hill Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence North High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lawrence Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fall Creek Valley Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Early Learning Center | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Belzer Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harrison Hill Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,517
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,355
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,313
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 1,119
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Indianapolis
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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Edgewood Intermediate School
Standard public school
1,300 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl
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1,106 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Raymond Park Intermediate & Middle
Standard public school
1,079 students 14:1 students per teacher
Stonybrook Intermediate & Middle
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1,043 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Paramount Brookside
Standard public school
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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 (~750 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harrison Hill Elementary School
How many students attend Harrison Hill Elementary School?
Harrison Hill Elementary School has 750 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Indianapolis, IN. CCD year-over-year: 723 (2022-23) → 714 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harrison Hill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harrison Hill Elementary School is 19.2:1, which is 21% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harrison Hill Elementary School?
83.7% of students at Harrison Hill Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harrison Hill Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Harrison Hill Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 48.1% of enrollment, in Indianapolis, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harrison Hill Elementary School?
Harrison Hill Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Harrison Hill Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Harrison Hill Elementary School ranks #81 of 89 elementary schools in Indianapolis, 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 Indianapolis on the city page.
What other schools are in Msd Lawrence Township?
Besides Harrison Hill Elementary School, Msd Lawrence Township also operates Lawrence North High School (2,799 students), Lawrence Central High School (2,517 students), and Fall Creek Valley Middle School (1,355 students). See the Msd Lawrence Township district page for the complete list.