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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·PALOS HEIGHTS SD 128·NCES 173057003904

Indian Hill

12800 S Austin Ave, Palos Heights, IL 60463 · (708) 597-1285 · Cook County
GRADES PK–KGELEMENTARY21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL183 STUDENTS
Enrollment
183
Elementary
DISTRICT 198 · STATE 381
Student : Teacher
16.5:1
11 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.4:1 · STATE 13.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
STATE 56%
Community
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
107
Kindergarten
76
Student demographics
White
14479%
DISTRICT 80% · STATE 45%
Hispanic
53%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 29%
Black
32%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 16%
Asian
32%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 6%
Two+
2815%
DISTRICT 10% · STATE 5%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
10758%
Female
7642%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
183
+69 (+61%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
16.5:1
was 17.7:1
% White
79%
was 82%
% Hispanic
3%
was 13%
% Black
2%
was 3%
% Asian
2%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Indian Hill

Indian Hill, a small elementary school in Palos Heights, Illinois, overseen by Palos Heights SD 128, enrolls 183 students, covering grades pre-K through K. By comparison, Illinois's public schools average about 381 students each, so Indian Hill sits 52% smaller than that benchmark.

Within Palos Heights SD 128, which oversees 4 schools and 830 students, Indian Hill is one campus in the system.

In terms of who attends, Indian Hill lists that 79% of the student body identifies as White. The remainder is composed of 15% multiracial, 3% Hispanic. The wider county runs roughly 44% White, putting the school's mix noticeably more White than the area baseline.

Looking at school resources, The school employs 11 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 16.5:1. That figure is higher than the state norm's 13.9:1 average.

Around the school, community-level numbers for Cook County indicate the typical household earns roughly $83,498 per year, 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 10%. Indian Hill is one of 1406 public schools in Cook County (combined enrollment of about 697,934 students).

The closest other public school is A B Shepard High Sch (Campus), roughly 0.4 miles away. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

Indian Hill operates from a residential location.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Indian Hill has edged up 61%, going from 114 students in 2018 to 183 in 2025. Over the same period, the Hispanic share declined from 13% to 3%. Class-load math has tightened: from 17.7:1 in 2018 to 16.5:1 in 2025.

In the discussion threads here, recent activity here tends to focus on pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Members of the school community can share what they know.

Cook County at a glance

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Population
5,182,090
Census ACS
Median income
$83,498
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
43%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
1,406
697,934 students

Quick facts

School name
Indian Hill
District
Palos Heights SD 128
Address
12800 S Austin Ave, Palos Heights, IL 60463
Phone
(708) 597-1285
County
Cook County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–KG
Total enrollment
183
Teachers (FTE)
11
Student–teacher ratio
16.5:1
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
173057003904
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Indian Hill
How many students attend Indian Hill?
Indian Hill enrolls approximately 183 students in grades PK-KG.
Is Indian Hill an elementary, middle, or high school?
Indian Hill is an elementary school covering grades PK-KG.
How many teachers does Indian Hill have?
Indian Hill employs 11 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.5:1.
What is the student diversity at Indian Hill?
Student demographics at Indian Hill are roughly 79% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Black, 2% Asian, 15% Two or more.
What district is Indian Hill in?
Indian Hill is part of Palos Heights SD 128.
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