Serving 654 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Geist Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 654 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 80% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Geist Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Geist Elementary School's student population of 654 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
654 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Geist Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Geist Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#28 out of 1763 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
14%
3%
Hispanic
6%
15%
Black
5%
13%
White
66%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Geist Elementary School's ranking?
Geist Elementary School is ranked #28 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Geist Elementary School often compared to?
Geist Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Geist Montessori Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Geist Elementary School?
654 students attend Geist Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Geist Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Geist Elementary School?
Geist Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Geist Elementary School offer ?
Geist Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Geist Elementary School part of?
Geist Elementary School is part of Hamilton Southeastern Schools School District.
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