- Enrollment
- 1,717
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Goshen, IN
Chamberlain Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Chamberlain Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180393000652
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chamberlain Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Indiana schools.
- #6 of 8
- elementary schools in Goshen · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 70.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Chamberlain Elementary School has class sizes larger than 71% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chamberlain Elementary School ranks #6 of 8 elementary schools in Goshen, IN.
School address
District: Goshen Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180393000652 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+49 students YoY
Chamberlain Elementary School grew from 261 students in 2022-23 to 310 in 2023-24 (+18.8%).
Teacher FTE added 20.6 → 23.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+49 students YoY 180393000652 · Goshen, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
342 enr · 17.1:1 · 70.5% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Goshen High School (1,717 students)
Chamberlain Elementary School grew from 261 students in 2022-23 to 310 in 2023-24 (+18.8%). Teacher FTE added 20.6 → 23.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Chamberlain Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Goshen High Sc
Goshen High School
1,717 students
- Goshen Junior
Goshen Junior High School
927 students
- Goshen Interme
Goshen Intermediate School
889 students
- Model Elementa 474
Model Elementary School
474 students
- Prairie View E 415
Prairie View Elementary School
415 students
- This school 342
Chamberlain Elementary School
342 students
What this shows Chamberlain Elementary School reports 342 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chamberlain Elementary School compares
Chamberlain Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▲ 8% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.5% | ▲ 42% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 342 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
342
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 71% in Indiana - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,439
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 342 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.0%
White 32.5%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.9, Chamberlain Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
District finance for Goshen Community Schools reports $13,439 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chamberlain Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goshen High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Goshen Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Goshen Intermediate School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Model Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prairie View Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chamberlain Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 927
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 889
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Goshen
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Goshen Intermediate School
Standard public school
889 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Benton Elementary School
Standard public school
481 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Model Elementary School
Standard public school
474 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Waterford Elementary School
Standard public school
400 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
West Goshen Elementary School
Standard public school
387 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elementary School
Standard public school
344 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~342 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chamberlain Elementary School
How many students attend Chamberlain Elementary School?
Chamberlain Elementary School has 342 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Goshen, IN. CCD year-over-year: 261 (2022-23) → 310 (2023-24), up 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chamberlain Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chamberlain Elementary School is 17.1:1, which is 8% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chamberlain Elementary School?
70.5% of students at Chamberlain Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chamberlain Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Chamberlain Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 62.0% of enrollment, in Goshen, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chamberlain Elementary School?
Chamberlain Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Chamberlain Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Goshen?
By Resource Investment Index, Chamberlain Elementary School ranks #6 of 8 elementary schools in Goshen, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Goshen on the city page.
What other schools are in Goshen Community Schools?
Besides Chamberlain Elementary School, Goshen Community Schools also operates Goshen High School (1,717 students), Goshen Junior High School (927 students), and Goshen Intermediate School (889 students). See the Goshen Community Schools district page for the complete list.