Enrollment
519
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 180327000426
Cleveland Elementary School — Elkhart, IN
Federal NCES profile for Cleveland Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 38/100.
👥 Class size 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 19
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Elkhart Community Schools · Indiana
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.7:1
vs 16.1:1 Indiana avg
+16% 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
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Cleveland Elementary School reports 519 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 30.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 16% above the Indiana state mean of 16.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 18% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 55.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 11% above the Indiana average and 6% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 32.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Elkhart Community Schools spends $15,470 per pupil district-wide, above the Indiana average of $14,559 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 26.4% from local sources (property taxes), 56.8% from the state, and 16.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Cleveland Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Indiana state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.7:1 | ▲ 16% | 16.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.1% | ▲ 11% | 49.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 519 | top 61% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
18.7:1
students per teacher
— 16% above state mean
Top 86% in Indiana — lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,470
per pupil, district-wide
— above Indiana avg of $14,559
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
Enrollment 519 Top 61% in Indiana — larger than 39% of 1,865 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 30.0
Students per teacher 18.7:1 +16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 55.1% +11% vs state
NCES ID 180327000426
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 32.2%
In-school suspensions 7
Out-of-school suspensions 34
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elkhart Community Schools, which includes Cleveland Elementary School.
$15,470
Per student
+6%
vs Indiana
Avg $14,559
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,073
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
Similar elementary schools in Elkhart
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Concord Intermediate School
Standard public school
756 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Jimtown Intermediate School
Standard public school
580 students 18:1 students per teacher
Concord East Side Elementary Sch
Standard public school
545 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Concord West Side Elem School
Standard public school
504 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Pinewood Elementary School
Standard public school
503 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Concord Ox Bow Elementary School
Standard public school
431 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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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 a elementary school in Elkhart, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cleveland Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cleveland Elementary School is 18.7:1, which is 16% higher than the Indiana average of 16.1:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Elkhart, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cleveland Elementary School?
Cleveland Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.