Enrollment
394
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Elkhart, IN
Concord South Side Elementary Sch
Federal NCES profile for Concord South Side Elementary Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180240000273
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Concord South Side Elementary Sch earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% 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
- 13.1:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 62.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Concord South Side Elementary Sch has class sizes smaller than 79% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Concord South Side Elementary Sch ranks #6 of 10 elementary schools in Elkhart, IN.
School address
District: Concord Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180240000273 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.7%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Concord South Side Elementary Sch compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Concord South Side Elementary Sch
Concord South Side Elementary Sch is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Elkhart, Indiana, enrolling 394 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 62.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 394 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 405 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #250.
Its student body is led by White (38%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 394 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Elkhart's elementary schools, it stands alongside Concord Intermediate School (756 students): Concord South Side Elementary Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.1:1 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 South 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 South Side Elementary Sch compares
Concord South 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 18% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.7% | ▲ 27% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 394 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
394
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
62.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 21% in Indiana - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.0%
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
$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 394 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.4 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 38.3%
Hispanic or Latino 34.8%
African American 17.8%
Two or More 8.6%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 38.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.3, Concord South 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 South 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 South Side Elementary Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concord Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Concord Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Concord Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Concord East Side Elementary Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Concord West Side Elem School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Concord South 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
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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
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
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 (~394 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Concord South Side Elementary Sch
How many students attend Concord South Side Elementary Sch?
Concord South Side Elementary Sch has 394 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Elkhart, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Concord South Side Elementary Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Concord South Side Elementary Sch is 13.1:1, which is 18% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 17% 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 Concord South Side Elementary Sch?
62.7% of students at Concord South 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 South Side Elementary Sch?
The largest demographic group at Concord South Side Elementary Sch is White at 38.3% of enrollment, in Elkhart, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Concord South Side Elementary Sch?
Concord South Side Elementary Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 South Side Elementary Sch rank among elementary schools in Elkhart?
By Resource Investment Index, Concord South Side Elementary Sch 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 Concord South Side Elementary Sch a good school?
Concord South Side Elementary Sch earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% 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 South 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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