Indian Hill Elementary School

Located in River Hills, Indian Hill Elementary serves 4K through grade 3 with approximately 221 students and a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. The school reported a DPI score of 92.8, demonstrating a strong foundation in early literacy and proving to be the best elementary school.

The demographic breakdown of enrollment is nearly 50% male and 50% female, and approximately 71.9% White, 9% Hispanic, 8.1% Asian, 5.4% Black, and 5.4% multiracial. The staff consists of the principal, Beth Fairchild, classroom teachers, specialists, and student services roles with a focus on speech and counseling. The classroom sizes are small (e.g., 37 in PK; 48 in K) across PK–3. 

The median sold price of homes in River Hills was approximately. $1.1M, and listings are increasingly expensive on Milwaukee's North Shore. The school has a play-based learning approach that transitions before 4th grade to Maple Dale (4-8) as part of the two-school district. Daily life experiences for the students include transportation via a bus and opportunities through partnerships.

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1. What grades does Indian Hill Elementary School serve?

Ans. Indian Hill Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 3.

2. What is the student-teacher ratio for Indian Hill Elementary?

Ans. The student-teacher ratio for Indian Hill Elementary is 13.71:1.

3. How many students are at Indian Hill Elementary?

Ans. Indian Hill Elementary has approximately 221 students.

4. What is the proficiency rate in math for the school?

Ans. About 85% of students at Indian Hill Elementary are proficient in math.

5. What is the proficiency rate in reading for the school?

Ans. About 65% of students at Indian Hill Elementary are proficient in reading.