- Enrollment
- 3,590
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fishers, IN
Sand Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sand Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 181065002061
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sand Creek Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #11 of 12
- schools in Fishers · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 20.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Sand Creek Elementary has class sizes smaller than 72% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sand Creek Elementary ranks #11 of 12 schools in Fishers, IN.
School address
District: Hamilton Southeastern Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 181065002061 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-89 students YoY
Sand Creek Elementary shrank from 627 students in 2022-23 to 538 in 2023-24 (-14.2%).
Teacher FTE added 38.1 → 39.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-89 students YoY 181065002061 · Fishers, IN Other · MID · TRAD
520 enr · 13.7:1 · 20.6% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Fishers High School (3,590 students)
Sand Creek Elementary shrank from 627 students in 2022-23 to 538 in 2023-24 (-14.2%). Teacher FTE added 38.1 → 39.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Sand Creek Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fishers High S
Fishers High School
3,590 students
- Hamilton South
Hamilton Southeastern Hs
3,504 students
- Hamilton Se In 1,238
Hamilton Se Int and Jr High Sch
1,238 students
- Fall Creek Jun 1,001
Fall Creek Junior High
1,001 students
- Fall Creek Int 909
Fall Creek Intermediate School
909 students
- This school 520
Sand Creek Elementary
520 students
What this shows Sand Creek Elementary reports 520 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sand Creek Elementary compares
Sand Creek Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 14% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.6% | ▼ 58% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 520 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
520
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 28% in Indiana - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,362
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
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 520 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.4%
Asian 11.7%
African American 11.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Two or More 6.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 60.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.5, Sand Creek Elementary is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hamilton Southeastern Schools reports $12,362 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sand Creek Elementary 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fall Creek Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fall Creek Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sand Creek Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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 other schools in Fishers
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Southeastern Elementary School
Standard public school
773 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Brooks School Elementary
Standard public school
715 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Geist Elementary School
Standard public school
608 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Thorpe Creek Elementary
Standard public school
607 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
New Britton Elementary School
Standard public school
572 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Harrison Parkway Elementary School
Standard public school
568 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~520 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sand Creek Elementary
How many students attend Sand Creek Elementary?
Sand Creek Elementary has 520 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fishers, IN. CCD year-over-year: 627 (2022-23) → 538 (2023-24), down 89.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sand Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sand Creek Elementary is 13.7:1, which is 14% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 13% 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 Sand Creek Elementary?
20.6% of students at Sand Creek Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sand Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sand Creek Elementary is White at 60.4% of enrollment, in Fishers, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sand Creek Elementary?
Sand Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Sand Creek Elementary rank among schools in Fishers?
By Resource Investment Index, Sand Creek Elementary ranks #11 of 12 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 schools in Fishers on the city page.
What other schools are in Hamilton Southeastern Schools?
Besides Sand Creek Elementary, 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.