- Enrollment
- 3,073
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Cleveland Elementary School held near 557 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 33.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 180327000426 · Elkhart, IN Elementary · MID · TRAD
519 enr · 17.3:1 · 55.1% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Elkhart High School (3,073 students)
Cleveland Elementary School held near 557 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 33.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Cleveland Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elkhart High S
Elkhart High School
3,073 students
- West Side Midd 569
West Side Middle School
569 students
- North Side Mid 563
North Side Middle School
563 students
- Roosevelt Stea 531
Roosevelt Steam Academy
531 students
- This school 519
Cleveland Elementary School
519 students
- Pinewood Eleme 503
Pinewood Elementary School
503 students
What this shows Cleveland Elementary School reports 519 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cleveland Elementary School compares
Cleveland Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$15,145
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
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.
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
District finance for Elkhart Community Schools reports $15,145 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~519 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 561 (2022-23) → 557 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.