- Enrollment
- 3,590
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Sand Creek Intermediate School held near 815 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 47.1 → 44.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 181065001753 · Fishers, IN Elementary · MID · TRAD
812 enr · 17.3:1 · 24.8% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Fishers High School (3,590 students)
Sand Creek Intermediate School held near 815 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 47.1 → 44.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Sand Creek Intermediate School 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 812
Sand Creek Intermediate School
812 students
What this shows Sand Creek Intermediate School reports 812 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sand Creek Intermediate School compares
Sand Creek Intermediate School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 3,504
- 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.
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 (~812 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 826 (2022-23) → 815 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.