Enrollment
394
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 180240000273
Concord South Side Elementary Sch — Elkhart, IN
Federal NCES profile for Concord South Side Elementary Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 39/100.
👥 Class size 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 20
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: Concord 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
13.8:1
vs 16.1:1 Indiana avg
-14% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Concord South Side Elementary Sch reports 394 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 30.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 14% below the Indiana state mean of 16.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 13% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 62.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 27% above the Indiana average and 21% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 394 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 32.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Concord Community Schools spends $15,511 per pupil district-wide, above the Indiana average of $14,559 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 30.3% from local sources (property taxes), 61.9% from the state, and 7.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F), calculated from 4 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 Concord South Side Elementary Sch 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 14% | 16.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.7% | ▲ 27% | 49.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 394 | top 40% | — | — |
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
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
13.8:1
students per teacher
— 14% below state mean
Top 25% in Indiana — lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
32.0%
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
$15,511
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
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
Enrollment 394 Top 40% in Indiana — larger than 60% of 1,865 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 30.0
Students per teacher 13.8:1 -14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 62.7% +27% vs state
NCES ID 180240000273
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 394:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 32.0%
In-school suspensions 14
Out-of-school suspensions 35
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Concord Community Schools, which includes Concord South Side Elementary Sch.
$15,511
Per student
+7%
vs Indiana
Avg $14,559
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,727
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Enrollment
- 855
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
Similar elementary schools in Elkhart
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Concord Intermediate School
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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
Cleveland Elementary School
Standard public school
519 students 18.7:1 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
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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 a 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 13.8:1, which is 14% lower than the Indiana average of 16.1:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Elkhart, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Concord South Side Elementary Sch?
Concord South Side Elementary Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.