Enrollment
812
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fishers, IN
Sand Creek Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Sand Creek Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 181065001753
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sand Creek Intermediate School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Indiana schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Fishers · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 24.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Sand Creek Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 73% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sand Creek Intermediate School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Fishers, IN.
School address
District: Hamilton Southeastern Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 181065001753 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.8%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sand Creek Intermediate School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sand Creek Intermediate School
Sand Creek Intermediate School is a large elementary school in Fishers, Indiana, enrolling 812 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 24.8% free-meal eligibility runs 50% below the Indiana average.
Enrollment of 812 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 276 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #92.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and African American (13%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 406 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.3% 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): Sand Creek Intermediate School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.3:1 vs 17.7:1).
Hamilton Southeastern Schools also operates Fishers High School (3,590 students) and Hamilton Southeastern Hs (3,504 students) alongside Sand Creek 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 Sand Creek Intermediate School compares
Sand Creek 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 | 17.3:1 | ▲ 9% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.8% | ▼ 50% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 812 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
812
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Indiana - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.3%
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 406 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
51
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 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 61.8%
African American 12.7%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 6.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 61.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.9, Sand Creek 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 Sand Creek 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 Sand Creek 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hamilton Se Int and Jr High Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fall Creek Junior High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fall Creek Intermediate School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sand Creek 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 (~812 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Sand Creek Intermediate School
How many students attend Sand Creek Intermediate School?
Sand Creek Intermediate School has 812 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fishers, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sand Creek Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sand Creek Intermediate School is 17.3:1, which is 9% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sand Creek Intermediate School?
24.8% of students at Sand Creek Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sand Creek Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Sand Creek Intermediate School is White at 61.8% of enrollment, in Fishers, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sand Creek Intermediate School?
Sand Creek Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Sand Creek Intermediate School rank among elementary schools in Fishers?
By Resource Investment Index, Sand Creek Intermediate School ranks #1 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 Sand Creek Intermediate School a good school?
Sand Creek Intermediate School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% 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 Sand Creek 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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