Geist Elementary School

707 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Geist Elementary School, located in the growing community of Fishers, Indiana, is a prominent public school serving students within the Hamilton Southeastern Schools district. Known for its commitment to academic excellence and a student-centered approach, the school fosters a collaborative learning environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and character development. The campus is strategically situated to serve families in the Geist Reservoir area, acting as a central hub for the neighborhood’s educational needs.

Beyond its core curriculum, Geist Elementary is recognized for its dedicated faculty and robust support systems, which aim to cater to the diverse learning styles of its student body. The school benefits from a highly engaged parent-teacher organization and a strong sense of community involvement, which enhances the extracurricular opportunities available to students. By prioritizing modern instructional practices and a nurturing atmosphere, Geist Elementary strives to prepare its students for long-term success as they transition to intermediate and middle school levels.

707

Total Students

40.4

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Geist Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	483
Hispanic	43
Black	37
Asian	82
Two or More	59
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
483 (68.3 %)
Asian
82 (11.6 %)
Two or More
59 (8.3 %)
Hispanic
43 (6.1 %)
Black
37 (5.2 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hamilton Southeastern Schools
Phone:	(317)915-4260
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	707
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	83
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 115

Grade 1 157

Grade 2 151

Grade 3 135

Grade 4 149