Enrollment
519
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Elkhart, IN
Cleveland Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cleveland Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180327000426
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cleveland Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #6 of 10
- elementary schools in Elkhart · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 55.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Cleveland Elementary School has class sizes larger than 73% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cleveland Elementary School ranks #6 of 10 elementary schools in Elkhart, IN.
School address
District: Elkhart Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180327000426 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.1%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cleveland Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cleveland Elementary School
Cleveland Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Elkhart, Indiana, enrolling 519 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 55.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 519 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 505 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #333.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and African American (19%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Elkhart's elementary schools, it stands alongside Concord Intermediate School (756 students): Cleveland Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.3:1 vs 15.1:1).
Elkhart Community Schools also operates Elkhart High School (3,073 students) and West Side Middle School (569 students) alongside Cleveland Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Cleveland Elementary School compares
Cleveland Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▲ 9% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.1% | ▲ 11% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 519 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
519
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Indiana - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.2%
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
$13,618
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 53.2%
African American 18.5%
Hispanic or Latino 15.0%
Two or More 12.3%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 53.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.5, Cleveland Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elkhart Community Schools, which includes Cleveland Elementary School.
$13,618
Per student
+13%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.4%
State 56.8%
Federal 16.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Cleveland Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elkhart High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Side Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Side Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Steam Academy | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pinewood Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cleveland Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,073
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Elkhart
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Concord Intermediate School
Standard public school
756 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Jimtown Intermediate School
Standard public school
580 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Concord East Side Elementary Sch
Standard public school
545 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Concord West Side Elem School
Standard public school
504 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Pinewood Elementary School
Standard public school
503 students 18:1 students per teacher
Concord Ox Bow Elementary School
Standard public school
431 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~519 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Cleveland Elementary School
How many students attend Cleveland Elementary School?
Cleveland Elementary School has 519 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Elkhart, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cleveland Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cleveland Elementary School is 17.3:1, which is 9% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cleveland Elementary School?
55.1% of students at Cleveland Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cleveland Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cleveland Elementary School is White at 53.2% of enrollment, in Elkhart, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cleveland Elementary School?
Cleveland Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cleveland Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Elkhart?
By Resource Investment Index, Cleveland Elementary School ranks #6 of 10 elementary schools in Elkhart, 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 Elkhart on the city page.
Is Cleveland Elementary School a good school?
Cleveland Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Elkhart Community Schools?
Besides Cleveland Elementary School, Elkhart Community Schools also operates Elkhart High School (3,073 students), West Side Middle School (569 students), and North Side Middle School (563 students). See the Elkhart Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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