Enrollment
545
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Elkhart, IN
Concord East Side Elementary Sch
Federal NCES profile for Concord East Side Elementary Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180240000270
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Concord East Side Elementary Sch earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #8 of 10
- elementary schools in Elkhart · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 45.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Concord East Side Elementary Sch has class sizes larger than 82% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Concord East Side Elementary Sch ranks #8 of 10 elementary schools in Elkhart, IN.
School address
District: Concord Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180240000270 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.0%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Concord East Side Elementary Sch compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Concord East Side Elementary Sch
Concord East Side Elementary Sch is a mid-sized elementary school in Elkhart, Indiana, enrolling 545 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 45.0% lands close to the Indiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 545 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 556 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #453, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and Hispanic or Latino (43%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 545 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Elkhart's elementary schools, it stands alongside Concord Intermediate School (756 students): Concord East Side Elementary Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.2:1 vs 15.1:1).
Concord Community Schools also operates Concord Community High School (1,727 students) and Concord Junior High School (855 students) alongside Concord East Side Elementary Sch.
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 Concord East Side Elementary Sch compares
Concord East Side Elementary Sch on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.2:1 | ▲ 14% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.0% | ▼ 9% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 545 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
545
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 82% in Indiana - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,154
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
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 545 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 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 45.7%
Hispanic or Latino 43.1%
African American 6.4%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 45.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.9, Concord East Side Elementary Sch is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Concord Community Schools, which includes Concord East Side Elementary Sch.
$11,154
Per student
-8%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.3%
State 61.9%
Federal 7.7%
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 Concord East Side Elementary Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concord Community High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Concord Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Concord Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Concord West Side Elem School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Concord Ox Bow Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Concord East Side Elementary Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,727
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 855
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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
Cleveland Elementary School
Standard public school
519 students 17.3:1 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 (~545 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Concord East Side Elementary Sch
How many students attend Concord East Side Elementary Sch?
Concord East Side Elementary Sch has 545 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Elkhart, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Concord East Side Elementary Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Concord East Side Elementary Sch is 18.2:1, which is 14% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Concord East Side Elementary Sch?
45.0% of students at Concord East Side Elementary Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Concord East Side Elementary Sch?
The largest demographic group at Concord East Side Elementary Sch is White at 45.7% of enrollment, in Elkhart, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Concord East Side Elementary Sch?
Concord East Side Elementary Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Concord East Side Elementary Sch rank among elementary schools in Elkhart?
By Resource Investment Index, Concord East Side Elementary Sch ranks #8 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 Concord East Side Elementary Sch a good school?
Concord East Side Elementary Sch earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% 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 Concord Community Schools?
Besides Concord East Side Elementary Sch, Concord Community Schools also operates Concord Community High School (1,727 students), Concord Junior High School (855 students), and Concord Intermediate School (756 students). See the Concord Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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