- Enrollment
- 1,817
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Washington, MI
Indian Hills Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Indian Hills Elementary 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 263009006596
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 96
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Indian Hills Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Washington · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 19.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Indian Hills Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Hills Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Washington, MI.
School address
District: Romeo Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263009006596 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Indian Hills Elementary School held near 434 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.2 → 27.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 263009006596 · Washington, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
456 enr · 16.9:1 · 19.4% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Romeo High School (1,817 students)
Indian Hills Elementary School held near 434 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.2 → 27.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Indian Hills Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Romeo High Sch
Romeo High School
1,817 students
- Romeo Middle S
Romeo Middle School
1,196 students
- Hamiltonparson 498
Hamiltonparsons Elementary School
498 students
- Amanda Moore E 457
Amanda Moore Elementary School
457 students
- This school 456
Indian Hills Elementary School
456 students
- Hevel Elementa 441
Hevel Elementary
441 students
What this shows Indian Hills Elementary School reports 456 students on the CCD universe file.
How Indian Hills Elementary School compares
Indian Hills Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.4% | ▼ 64% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 456 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
456
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 52% in Michigan - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.3%
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
$14,317
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors24.0 FTE
Per 19 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.1%
Hispanic or Latino 13.6%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 81.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.2, Indian Hills Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Romeo Community Schools reports $14,317 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Indian Hills Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romeo High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Romeo Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hamiltonparsons Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Amanda Moore Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hevel Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Indian Hills Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,196
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~456 students)
Frequently asked questions about Indian Hills Elementary School
How many students attend Indian Hills Elementary School?
Indian Hills Elementary School has 456 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Washington, MI. CCD year-over-year: 432 (2022-23) → 434 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indian Hills Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Indian Hills Elementary School is 16.9:1, which is 3% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 8% higher 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 School?
19.4% of students at Indian Hills Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Indian Hills Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Indian Hills Elementary School is White at 81.1% of enrollment, in Washington, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Indian Hills Elementary School?
Indian Hills Elementary 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 Indian Hills Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Washington?
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Hills Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Washington, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Romeo Community Schools?
Besides Indian Hills Elementary School, Romeo Community Schools also operates Romeo High School (1,817 students), Romeo Middle School (1,196 students), and Hamiltonparsons Elementary School (498 students). See the Romeo Community Schools district page for the complete list.