Enrollment
891
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fishers, IN
Riverside Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Riverside Intermediate 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 181065002452
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverside Intermediate School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Indiana schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Fishers · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 21.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverside Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 82% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside Intermediate School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Fishers, IN.
School address
District: Hamilton Southeastern Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 181065002452 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.2%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Riverside Intermediate School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Riverside Intermediate School
Riverside Intermediate School is a large elementary school in Fishers, Indiana, enrolling 891 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 21.2% free-meal eligibility runs 57% below the Indiana average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Indiana, bigger than 90% of state schools at 891 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 202 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #80.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 446 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Fishers's elementary schools, it stands alongside Hamilton Se Int and Jr High Sch (1,238 students): Riverside Intermediate School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.2:1 vs 17.7:1).
Hamilton Southeastern Schools also operates Fishers High School (3,590 students) and Hamilton Southeastern Hs (3,504 students) alongside Riverside Intermediate 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 Riverside Intermediate School compares
Riverside Intermediate School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.2:1 | ▲ 14% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.2% | ▼ 57% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 891 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
891
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
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
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 82% in Indiana - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,114
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 446 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 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 63.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%
Asian 9.1%
African American 7.4%
Two or More 7.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 63.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.2, Riverside Intermediate School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hamilton Southeastern Schools, which includes Riverside Intermediate School.
$11,114
Per student
-8%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.3%
State 55.1%
Federal 5.5%
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 Riverside Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fishers High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hamilton Southeastern Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hamilton Se Int and Jr High Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fall Creek Junior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fall Creek Intermediate School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riverside Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,590
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 3,504
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,238
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,001
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 909
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Fishers
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~891 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Riverside Intermediate School
How many students attend Riverside Intermediate School?
Riverside Intermediate School has 891 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fishers, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverside Intermediate School is 18.2:1, which is 14% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Riverside Intermediate School?
21.2% of students at Riverside Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverside Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Riverside Intermediate School is White at 63.4% of enrollment, in Fishers, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverside Intermediate School?
Riverside Intermediate 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 Riverside Intermediate School rank among elementary schools in Fishers?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside Intermediate School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Fishers, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Fishers on the city page.
Is Riverside Intermediate School a good school?
Riverside Intermediate School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Indiana schools. 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 Hamilton Southeastern Schools?
Besides Riverside Intermediate School, Hamilton Southeastern Schools also operates Fishers High School (3,590 students), Hamilton Southeastern Hs (3,504 students), and Hamilton Se Int and Jr High Sch (1,238 students). See the Hamilton Southeastern Schools district page for the complete list.
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