Geist Elementary School

Summary:

Geist Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Fishers, Indiana, serving grades PK-4 with a student population of 707. As part of the highly-ranked Hamilton Southeastern Schools district, Geist Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state averages on academic assessments, ranking among the top 50 elementary schools in Indiana.

Geist Elementary's academic performance is particularly impressive, with 71.75% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 61.23% for the district and 38.6% for the state. In Math, 74.35% of 3rd-grade students at Geist were proficient or better, outpacing the district's 64.29% and the state's 52.4%. This consistent academic excellence has earned Geist Elementary a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and a ranking as high as 13th out of 1,010 Indiana elementary schools. Additionally, Geist's student population is more racially diverse than some nearby schools, with 68.32% White, 5.23% African American, 6.08% Hispanic, and 11.6% Asian students.

Geist Elementary also stands out for its low chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 0.6% to 4.7% in recent years, significantly lower than the 13.8% rate at nearby Sand Creek Elementary. The school also serves a more affluent community, with only 12.73% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, compared to 22.01% at Sand Creek and 23.59% at Brooks School Elementary. When compared to other top-performing schools in the Hamilton Southeastern Schools district, such as Thorpe Creek Elementary and Fall Creek Elementary, Geist consistently stands out as one of the district's premier elementary schools.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

14051 E 104th St
Fishers, IN 46040

(317) 915-4260

District: Hamilton Southeastern Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
46^th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,513

Students who attend Geist Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Fall Creek Intermediate School
	Fall Creek Junior High
High:	Hamilton Southeastern High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.7

Number of students: 654

Racial breakdown:

White:

65.7%

Asian:

13.6%

Two or more races:

8.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 16.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Geist Elementary School ranks better than 95.4% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks 3^rd among 13 ranked elementary schools in the Hamilton Southeastern Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.34. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (65.7%), Asian (13.6%), two or more races (8.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 16.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Geist Elementary School is 15.7. 7 elementary schools in the Hamilton Southeastern Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Geist Elementary School employs 41.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Geist Elementary School is $9,513. 7 elementary schools in the Hamilton Southeastern Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Geist Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Hamilton Southeastern Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Hamilton Southeastern Schools 12^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Geist Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IN State Percentile
2007	95.90	2^nd	985	99.8%
2008	94.32	5^th	996	99.5%
2009	95.31	2^nd	1003	99.8%
2010	93.13	5^th	1009	99.5%
2011	90.20	9^th	1025	99.1%
2012	89.77	19^th	1015	98.1%
2013	85.54	68^th	1035	93.4%
2014	86.13	44^th	1036	95.8%
2015	93.12	14^th	1040	98.7%
2016	93.17	13^th	1046	98.8%
2017	88.58	61^st	1033	94.1%
2018	91.49	38^th	1027	96.3%
2019	90.27	62^nd	1031	94.0%
2021	95.59	22^nd	1016	97.8%
2022	95.59	21^st	1020	97.9%
2023	93.34	40^th	1016	96.1%
2024	93.34	46^th	1010	95.4%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Geist Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2005	530	27	15	9	4	n/a	n/a	0	585
2006	618	31	25	11	7	n/a	n/a	0	692
2007	564	35	28	12	5	n/a	n/a	27	671
2008	591	29	28	15	4	n/a	n/a	38	705
2009	561	25	27	11	4	n/a	n/a	38	666
2010	589	22	30	16	2	n/a	n/a	36	695
2011	587	28	42	22	0	0	30	0	709
2012	563	30	33	24	1	0	28	0	679
2013	606	38	31	28	1	0	34	0	738
2014	654	42	36	28	1	0	39	0	800
2015	674	39	40	37	1	0	42	0	833
2016	584	34	43	28	4	0	48	0	741
2017	600	34	50	42	5	0	50	0	781
2018	610	46	53	39	4	0	53	0	805
2019	662	47	57	40	5	1	55	0	867
2020	511	38	39	27	4	0	46	0	665
2021	478	39	44	31	2	0	37	0	631
2022	484	35	66	38	1	1	49	0	674
2023	483	37	82	43	2	1	59	0	707
2024	430	35	89	39	2	1	58	0	654

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Geist Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	585	28.5	20.5	3.1
2006	692	34.5	20.1	2.2
2007	671	n/a	n/a	2.6
2008	705	37.5	18.8	3.3
2009	666	34.5	19.3	5.3
2010	695	33.5	20.7	4.6
2011	709	31.1	22.7	6.5
2012	679	31.5	21.5	3.8
2013	738	37.0	19.9	7.7
2014	800	35.0	22.8	5.6
2015	833	36.0	23.1	5
2016	741	36.0	20.5	4.9
2017	781	41.0	19.0	5.1
2018	805	42.1	19.1	3.6
2019	867	47.0	18.4	3.6
2020	665	36.0	18.4	4.1
2021	631	37.1	16.9	5.5
2022	674	36.5	18.4	7.6
2023	707	40.3	17.5	12.7
2024	654	41.4	15.7	16.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Geist Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	585	28.5	20.5	3.1
2006	692	34.5	20.1	2.2
2007	671	n/a	n/a	2.6
2008	705	37.5	18.8	3.3
2009	666	34.5	19.3	5.3
2010	695	33.5	20.7	4.6
2011	709	31.1	22.7	6.5
2012	679	31.5	21.5	3.8
2013	738	37.0	19.9	7.7
2014	800	35.0	22.8	5.6
2015	833	36.0	23.1	5
2016	741	36.0	20.5	4.9
2017	781	41.0	19.0	5.1
2018	805	42.1	19.1	3.6
2019	867	47.0	18.4	3.6
2020	665	36.0	18.4	4.1
2021	631	37.1	16.9	5.5
2022	674	36.5	18.4	7.6
2023	707	40.3	17.5	12.7
2024	654	41.4	15.7	16.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Geist Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$183 (2.2%)	$8,128 (97.8%)	$8,311
2020	$176 (2.0%)	$8,506 (98.0%)	$8,682
2021	$251 (2.6%)	$9,431 (97.4%)	$9,682
2022	$329 (3.5%)	$9,184 (96.5%)	$9,513

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Geist Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 62^nd of 1031 Elementary schools	Ranks 40^th of 1016 Elementary schools	2.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Geist Elementary School)	68.3	65.7	2.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hamilton Southeastern Schools)	62.3	57.7	4.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	46.3	39.7	6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Geist Elementary School)	77	80.2	3.2%
3rd Grade Math (Hamilton Southeastern Schools)	76.2	73.9	2.3%
3rd Grade Math (Indiana)	58.7	53.1	5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Geist Elementary School)	72.5	68	4.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hamilton Southeastern Schools)	61.6	61.4	0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
4th Grade Math (Geist Elementary School)	81.3	70.7	10.6%
4th Grade Math (Hamilton Southeastern Schools)	73.8	68.6	5.2%
4th Grade Math (Indiana)	54	48.8	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Geist Elementary School)	68.4	69.8	1.4%
4th Grade Science (Hamilton Southeastern Schools)	62.5	56.6	5.9%
4th Grade Science (Indiana)	46.3	37	9.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	867	707	18.5%
African American	47	37	21.3%
American Indian	5	2	60%
Asian	57	82	43.9%
Hispanic	40	43	7.5%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	662	483	27%
Two or More Races	55	59	7.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	3.6%	12.7%	9.2%

Schools Near Geist Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)					ILEARN Math (2024)					ILEARN Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Geist Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	14051 E 104th St	Fishers	46040	Hancock County	Hamilton Southeastern Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 915-4260	654	41	15.7	16.8%	430 (65.7%)	35 (5.4%)	39 (6.0%)	89 (13.6%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	58 (8.9%)	93.3	46^th of 1010 public elementary schools	95.4%		93.3	40^th of 1016 public elementary schools	96.1%	6	66.0	78.1			71.8	75.9	72.7			74.4		$9,513	$329	$9,184
Geist Montessori Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	6058 W 900 N	McCordsville	46055	Hancock County	Geist Montessori Academy	Yes	No	No	No	(317) 335-1158	273	11	24.8	2.9%	190 (69.6%)	42 (15.4%)	11 (4.0%)	13 (4.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.9%)	57.3	444^th of 1010 public elementary schools	56.0%		32.9	699^th of 1016 public elementary schools	31.2%	255	47.7	37.9	32.0	57.7	44.6	72.7	48.3	24.0	15.4	42.5	32.0	$10,152	$601	$9,551
Fall Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	12131 Olio Rd	Fishers	46037	Hamilton County	Hamilton Southeastern Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 594-4180	508	32	15.6	14.0%	352 (69.3%)	45 (8.9%)	22 (4.3%)	57 (11.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	31 (6.1%)	93.2	48^th of 1010 public elementary schools	95.2%		94.9	29^th of 1016 public elementary schools	97.1%	19	63.7	62.3			63.0	88.5	75.4			81.5		$11,118	$299	$10,819
Thorpe Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	14642 E 126th St	Fishers	46037	Hamilton County	Hamilton Southeastern Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 594-4310	595	35	17.1	11.4%	399 (67.1%)	37 (6.2%)	25 (4.2%)	91 (15.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (7.1%)	96.5	15^th of 1010 public elementary schools	98.5%		95.4	23^rd of 1016 public elementary schools	97.7%	8	66.7	83.8			74.3	82.6	87.4			84.7		$9,289	$331	$8,958
Brooks School Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	12451 Brooks School Rd	Fishers	46037	Hamilton County	Hamilton Southeastern Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 915-4250	788	43	18.1	25.0%	484 (61.4%)	93 (11.8%)	51 (6.5%)	86 (10.9%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	69 (8.8%)	90.9	65^th of 1010 public elementary schools	93.6%		91	57^th of 1016 public elementary schools	94.4%	8	63.7	68.3			66.2	71.6	71.4			71.5		$7,580	$271	$7,310
Southeastern Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	12500 Cyntheanne Road	Fishers	46037	Hamilton County	Hamilton Southeastern Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 594-4340	828	47	17.4	10.5%	485 (58.6%)	60 (7.2%)	41 (5.0%)	180 (21.7%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (7.0%)	92.3	54^th of 1010 public elementary schools	94.7%		88.7	76^th of 1016 public elementary schools	92.5%	22	62.1	69.3			65.7	73.6	77.7			75.6		$8,404	$325	$8,079
Amy Beverland Elementary	Public	1-6	11650 Fox Rd	Indianapolis	46236	Marion County	MSD Lawrence Township	No	No	No	No	(317) 964-4000	808	40	20.2	46.4%	333 (41.2%)	308 (38.1%)	77 (9.5%)	6 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	83 (10.3%)	62.7	380^th of 1010 public elementary schools	62.4%		66	347^th of 1016 public elementary schools	65.8%	33	48.7	44.9	31.6	54.4	45.5	56.1	47.8	35.1	43.4	46.3	39.5	$10,505	$1,297	$9,207
Hoosier Road Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	11300 E 121st St	Fishers	46037	Hamilton County	Hamilton Southeastern Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 915-4240	493	35	13.9	20.3%	326 (66.1%)	27 (5.5%)	43 (8.7%)	61 (12.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (7.3%)	86.4	110^th of 1010 public elementary schools	89.1%		83.7	144^th of 1016 public elementary schools	85.8%	34	66.7	53.5			59.5	76.0	65.8			70.5		$9,914	$304	$9,610
McCordsville Elementary School	Public	K-5	7177 N 600 W	McCordsville	46055	Hancock County	Mt Vernon Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(317) 336-7760	686	46	14.8	26.8%	483 (70.4%)	73 (10.6%)	63 (9.2%)	15 (2.2%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	50 (7.3%)	79.3	193^rd of 1010 public elementary schools	80.9%		71	291^st of 1016 public elementary schools	71.4%	98	58.3	45.4	52.1		51.6	78.3	60.8	48.8		62.3	53.7	$9,132	$434	$8,698
Sand Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	11420 E 131st St	Fishers	46038	Hamilton County	Hamilton Southeastern Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 915-4270	538	39	13.6	28.1%	338 (62.8%)	57 (10.6%)	53 (9.9%)	58 (10.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	30 (5.6%)	80.9	175^th of 1010 public elementary schools	82.7%		73.5	254^th of 1016 public elementary schools	75.0%	79	55.6	50.9			53.0	77.8	59.1			67.5		$9,174	$329	$8,845

Frequently Asked Questions about Geist Elementary School

How many students attend Geist Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 654 students attended Geist Elementary School.

Is Geist Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Geist Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 46^th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools.

What district is Geist Elementary School in?

Hamilton Southeastern Schools

What is the racial makeup of Geist Elementary School?

Students at Geist Elementary School are 66% White, 14% Asian, 9% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 5% African American.

What schools do graduates of Geist Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Geist Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Fall Creek Intermediate School
Middle : Fall Creek Junior High
High : Hamilton Southeastern High School

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