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Indian Hills School

2496 E SAINT MARYS DR, SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84108 · (801) 584-2908 · Salt Lake County
GRADES PK–06ELEMENTARY12-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL467 STUDENTS
Enrollment
467
Elementary
DISTRICT 386 · STATE 491
Student : Teacher
21.2:1
22 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 17.7:1 · STATE 21.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
13%
63 students
DISTRICT 59% · STATE 33%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
14
Kindergarten
44
Grade 1
63
Grade 2
70
Grade 3
59
Grade 4
63
Grade 5
76
Grade 6
78
Student demographics
White
35075%
DISTRICT 39% · STATE 69%
Hispanic
337%
DISTRICT 41% · STATE 21%
Black
10%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 1%
Asian
378%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 2%
Two+
409%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 4%
Native American
20%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 1%
Pacific Islander
41%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 2%
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
24653%
Female
22147%

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Test scores

RISE / Utah Aspire+ 2024-25 . % Proficient + Highly Proficient
English Language Arts
84.4%
UT avg 41.4% . +10.1pp since 2023
Math
84.0%
UT avg 41.8% . +13.0pp since 2023
Source: RISE / Utah Aspire+. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
OUTPERFORMING
Top 10% of UT schools after controlling for student poverty
Actual proficiency
78.5%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
53.2%
based on UT schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+25.3pp
above demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
467
+36 (+8%) vs 2017
% White
75%
was 76%
% Hispanic
7%
was 8%
% Black
0%
was 1%
% Asian
8%
was 7%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Indian Hills School

Set in SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Indian Hills School is a middle-of-the-pack primary school, one of the schools within Salt Lake District. It caters to 467 students across grades pre-K through 6.

Salt Lake District comprises 39 schools with combined enrollment of 20,086 students; Indian Hills School is among them.

On the student-mix side, Indian Hills School lists that 75% of the student body identifies as White. Beyond that, the school lists 9% multiracial, 8% Asian, 7% Hispanic.

On the resource side, Indian Hills School reports 22 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 21.2:1. The state averages about 21.8:1, putting this campus right in line with peers. Around 13% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. Set against Salt Lake County (around 34%), the school's rate is meaningfully below typical.

With demographic context factored in, Indian Hills School sits in the top 10% of Utah schools after the BeatsExpectations adjustment. Predicted proficiency for the school's FRL share is roughly 53.2%; actual is 78.5%, +25.3 points clear of the demographic baseline.

In the surrounding community, the surrounding county (Salt Lake County) reports that median household earnings sit near $97,494, roughly 39% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 5%. Indian Hills School is one of 325 public schools in Salt Lake County (combined enrollment of about 209,757 students).

The closest other public school is Hillside Middle, roughly 0.7 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools. Among the 8 schools in that immediate cluster with test data (this one included), Indian Hills School ranks 1st on composite proficiency, higher than the local average of 65.2%.

Indian Hills School operates from a high-density location.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Indian Hills School has grew 8%, going from 431 students in 2018 to 467 in 2025.

Within the allk12 community for this school, posts here usually surface around pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Salt Lake County at a glance

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Population
1,196,523
Census ACS
Median income
$97,494
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
39%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
325
209,757 students

Quick facts

School name
Indian Hills School
District
Salt Lake District
Address
2496 E SAINT MARYS DR, SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84108
Phone
(801) 584-2908
County
Salt Lake County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–06
Total enrollment
467
Teachers (FTE)
22
Student–teacher ratio
21.2:1
Free/Reduced lunch
63 (13%)
Locale
12-City: Mid-size
NCES ID
490087000502
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Indian Hills School
How many students attend Indian Hills School?
Indian Hills School enrolls approximately 467 students in grades PK-06.
What grades does Indian Hills School serve?
Indian Hills School serves grades PK-06.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indian Hills School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Indian Hills School is approximately 21.2:1 (22 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Indian Hills School?
At Indian Hills School, the student body is approximately 75% White, 7% Hispanic, 0% Black, 8% Asian, 9% Two or more.
What district is Indian Hills School in?
Indian Hills School is part of Salt Lake District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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