How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Elkhart Community Schools | MSD Lawrence Township |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Elkhart, Indiana | Indianapolis, Indiana |
| Total Enrollment | 11,318 | 16,414 |
| Number of Schools | 19 | 16 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.2:1 | 19.1:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Elkhart Community Schools | MSD Lawrence Township |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,470 | $14,366 |
| Federal Revenue | 16.8% | 14.0% |
| State Revenue | 56.8% | 56.7% |
| Local Revenue | 26.4% | 29.3% |
Elkhart Community Schools
Federal State Local
MSD Lawrence Township
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Elkhart Community Schools | MSD Lawrence Township |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34.1% | 14.9% |
| African American | 13.0% | 45.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43.2% | 31.9% |
| Asian | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 8.8% | 7.2% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 65.1% | 67.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Elkhart Community Schools | MSD Lawrence Township |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 15 | 52 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 2 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 320.1:1 | 455:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 47.0% | 35.3% |
School Types
Elkhart Community Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
MSD Lawrence Township
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.