- Enrollment
- 237
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Palos Heights, IL
Indian Hill
Federal NCES profile for Indian Hill, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 173057003904
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Indian Hill earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Illinois schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Palos Heights · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.9:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 183
- students enrolled
Indian Hill has class sizes larger than 98% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Hill ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Palos Heights, IL.
School address
District: Palos Heights Sd 128 · Illinois
NCES ID 173057003904 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Indian Hill grew from 144 students in 2022-23 to 170 in 2023-24 (+18.1%).
Teacher FTE added 8.9 → 10.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 173057003904 · Palos Heights, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
183 enr · 22.9:1 · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Chippewa Elem School (237 students)
Indian Hill grew from 144 students in 2022-23 to 170 in 2023-24 (+18.1%). Teacher FTE added 8.9 → 10.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Indian Hill in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chippewa Elem
Chippewa Elem School
237 students
- Independence J
Independence Jr High School
236 students
- This school
Indian Hill
183 students
- Navajo Heights
Navajo Heights Elem School
174 students
What this shows Indian Hill reports 183 students on the CCD universe file.
How Indian Hill compares
Indian Hill is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.9:1 | ▲ 64% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 183 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.9:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
183
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
22.9:1
students per teacher
- 64% above state mean
Top 98% in Illinois - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,650
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 183 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.7%
Two or More 15.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
African American 1.6%
Asian 1.6%
Largest group: White at 78.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.6, Indian Hill is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Palos Heights Sd 128 reports $17,650 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Indian Hill Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chippewa Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Independence Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Navajo Heights Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Indian Hill's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 174
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~183 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Indian Hill
How many students attend Indian Hill?
Indian Hill has 183 students enrolled. It is a public school in Palos Heights, IL. CCD year-over-year: 144 (2022-23) → 170 (2023-24), up 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indian Hill?
The student-teacher ratio at Indian Hill is 22.9:1, which is 64% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Indian Hill?
The largest demographic group at Indian Hill is White at 78.7% of enrollment, in Palos Heights, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Indian Hill?
Indian Hill has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Indian Hill rank among public schools in Palos Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Hill ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Palos Heights, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Palos Heights on the city page.
What other schools are in Palos Heights Sd 128?
Besides Indian Hill, Palos Heights Sd 128 also operates Chippewa Elem School (237 students), Independence Jr High School (236 students), and Navajo Heights Elem School (174 students). See the Palos Heights Sd 128 district page for the complete list.