Indian Hills School

2496 E SAINT MARYS DR
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84108

indianhills.slcschools.org/

302 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Indian Hills Elementary School is a public school serving students in the Salt Lake City School District. Located in the residential Foothill neighborhood of Salt Lake City, the school is well-regarded for its strong sense of community and its focus on providing a well-rounded academic experience for its students, typically ranging from kindergarten through fifth or sixth grade. The school operates under the mission of fostering a supportive environment that encourages both intellectual curiosity and personal growth, preparing students for success in their future academic endeavors.

Beyond core academics, Indian Hills emphasizes the importance of a collaborative relationship between teachers, students, and parents to create an engaging learning environment. The school often utilizes its proximity to the University of Utah and surrounding areas to enrich its curriculum, providing students with access to diverse learning opportunities. With a focus on inclusive practices and holistic development, Indian Hills remains a cornerstone institution for families in the East Bench area of Salt Lake City.

302

Total Students

16.1

Full-Time Teachers

18.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Indian Hills School
Demographic	Student Count
White	243
Hispanic	21
Asian	21
Two or More	15
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
243 (80.5 %)
Hispanic
21 (7.0 %)
Asian
21 (7.0 %)
Two or More
15 (5.0 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Salt Lake District
Phone:	(801)584-2908
Website:	http://indianhills.slcschools.org/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	302
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	48
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 53

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 41

Grade 6 28