- Enrollment
- 1,717
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Goshen, IN
Chandler Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Chandler Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180393000653
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chandler Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Goshen · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 70.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Chandler Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chandler Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Goshen, IN.
School address
District: Goshen Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180393000653 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
273 on latest CCD 180393000653 · Goshen, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
273 enr · 15.2:1 · 70.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Goshen High School (1,717 students)
Resource Investment Index #2 of 3 schools in Goshen. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Chandler 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 273
Chandler Elementary School
273 students
What this shows Chandler Elementary School reports 273 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chandler Elementary School compares
Chandler Elementary School vs Indiana and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▼ 4% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.0% | ▲ 41% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 273 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
273
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in Indiana - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.5%
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 273 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Goshen Community Schools reports $13,439 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chandler 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Goshen Intermediate School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Model Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prairie View Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chandler 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 other schools in Goshen
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~273 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chandler Elementary School
How many students attend Chandler Elementary School?
Chandler Elementary School has 273 students enrolled. It is a public school in Goshen, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chandler Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chandler Elementary School is 15.2:1, which is 4% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chandler Elementary School?
70.0% of students at Chandler Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chandler Elementary School?
Chandler Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Chandler Elementary School rank among schools in Goshen?
By Resource Investment Index, Chandler Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 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 schools in Goshen on the city page.
What other schools are in Goshen Community Schools?
Besides Chandler 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.