- Enrollment
- 2,503
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Salt Lake City, UT
Indian Hills School
Federal NCES profile for Indian Hills School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 490087000502
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Indian Hills School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Utah schools.
- #12 of 19
- elementary schools in Salt Lake City · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 29.2:1
- large classes for Utah
- 13.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Indian Hills School has class sizes larger than 94% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Hills School ranks #12 of 19 elementary schools in Salt Lake City, UT.
School address
District: Salt Lake District · Utah
NCES ID 490087000502 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Indian Hills School grew from 302 students in 2022-23 to 326 in 2023-24 (+7.9%).
Teacher FTE added 16.1 → 17.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 490087000502 · Salt Lake City, UT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
467 enr · 29.2:1 · 13.2% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: West High (2,503 students)
Indian Hills School grew from 302 students in 2022-23 to 326 in 2023-24 (+7.9%). Teacher FTE added 16.1 → 17.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Indian Hills School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West High
West High
2,503 students
- Highland High
Highland High
1,973 students
- East High
East High
1,764 students
- Glendale Middl 678
Glendale Middle
678 students
- Mountain View 629
Mountain View School
629 students
- This school 467
Indian Hills School
467 students
What this shows Indian Hills School reports 467 students on the CCD universe file.
How Indian Hills School compares
Indian Hills School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 29.2:1 | ▲ 36% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.2% | ▼ 53% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 467 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29.2:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
467
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% below the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
29.2:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 94% in Utah - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
12.6%
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
$13,808
per pupil, district-wide
- above Utah avg of $10,678
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 467 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.9%
Two or More 8.6%
Asian 7.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 74.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.0, Indian Hills School is about as mixed as the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Salt Lake District reports $13,808 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Indian Hills School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Highland High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glendale Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountain View School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Indian Hills School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,973
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,764
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar elementary schools in Salt Lake City
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~467 students)
Frequently asked questions about Indian Hills School
How many students attend Indian Hills School?
Indian Hills School has 467 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Salt Lake City, UT. CCD year-over-year: 302 (2022-23) → 326 (2023-24), up 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indian Hills School?
The student-teacher ratio at Indian Hills School is 29.2:1, which is 36% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 86% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Indian Hills School?
13.2% of students at Indian Hills School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Indian Hills School?
The largest demographic group at Indian Hills School is White at 74.9% of enrollment, in Salt Lake City, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Indian Hills School?
Indian Hills School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 School rank among elementary schools in Salt Lake City?
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Hills School ranks #12 of 19 elementary schools in Salt Lake City, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Salt Lake City on the city page.
What other schools are in Salt Lake District?
Besides Indian Hills School, Salt Lake District also operates West High (2,503 students), Highland High (1,973 students), and East High (1,764 students). See the Salt Lake District district page for the complete list.