Enrollment
456
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Indian Hills Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Indian Hills Elementary School
Indian Hills Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Washington, Michigan, enrolling 456 students.
At 16.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 19.4% free-meal eligibility runs 64% below the Michigan average.
Enrollment of 456 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 458 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #25, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 19 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Romeo Community Schools also operates Romeo High School (1,817 students) and Romeo Middle School (1,196 students) alongside Indian Hills Elementary School.
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 Indian Hills Elementary School compares
Indian Hills Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,989
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Romeo Community Schools, which includes Indian Hills Elementary School.
$12,989
Per student
-4%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.2%
State 58.2%
Federal 7.6%
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 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
- 1,817
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~456 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all elementary schools in Washington on the city page.
Is Indian Hills Elementary School a good school?
Indian Hills Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 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.
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