- Enrollment
- 1,878
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Topeka, KS
Indian Hills Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Indian Hills Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 200320001658
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Indian Hills Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #2 of 7
- elementary schools in Topeka · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 19.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Indian Hills Elementary has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Hills Elementary ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in Topeka, KS.
School address
District: Auburn Washburn · Kansas
NCES ID 200320001658 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Indian Hills Elementary shrank from 474 students in 2022-23 to 445 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE added 33.1 → 35.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 200320001658 · Topeka, KS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
440 enr · 13.3:1 · 19.2% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Washburn Rural High (1,878 students)
Indian Hills Elementary shrank from 474 students in 2022-23 to 445 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE added 33.1 → 35.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Indian Hills Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Washburn Rural
Washburn Rural High
1,878 students
- Washburn Rural
Washburn Rural Middle School
966 students
- Farley Element 596
Farley Elementary
596 students
- Jay Shideler E 492
Jay Shideler Elementary
492 students
- Wanamaker Elem 475
Wanamaker Elem
475 students
- This school 440
Indian Hills Elementary
440 students
What this shows Indian Hills Elementary reports 440 students on the CCD universe file.
How Indian Hills Elementary compares
Indian Hills Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.2% | ▼ 55% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 440 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
440
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 50% in Kansas - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,682
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 440 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
Two or More 9.5%
Asian 6.8%
African American 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 67.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.7, Indian Hills Elementary is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Auburn Washburn reports $12,682 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Indian Hills Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washburn Rural High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washburn Rural Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Farley Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jay Shideler Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wanamaker Elem | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Indian Hills Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 966
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Topeka
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Jay Shideler Elementary
Standard public school
492 students 12:1 students per teacher
Northern Hills Elementary
Standard public school
408 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
West Indianola Elem
Standard public school
395 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Highland Park Central
Standard public school
318 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Elmont Elem
Standard public school
303 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
North Fairview
Standard public school
278 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~440 students)
Frequently asked questions about Indian Hills Elementary
How many students attend Indian Hills Elementary?
Indian Hills Elementary has 440 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Topeka, KS. CCD year-over-year: 474 (2022-23) → 445 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indian Hills Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Indian Hills Elementary is 13.3:1, which is 4% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Indian Hills Elementary?
19.2% of students at Indian Hills Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Indian Hills Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Indian Hills Elementary is White at 67.5% of enrollment, in Topeka, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Indian Hills Elementary?
Indian Hills Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Hills Elementary rank among elementary schools in Topeka?
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Hills Elementary ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in Topeka, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Topeka on the city page.
What other schools are in Auburn Washburn?
Besides Indian Hills Elementary, Auburn Washburn also operates Washburn Rural High (1,878 students), Washburn Rural Middle School (966 students), and Farley Elementary (596 students). See the Auburn Washburn district page for the complete list.