- Enrollment
- 1,727
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Concord South Side Elementary Sch held near 411 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 30.5 → 30.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 180240000273 · Elkhart, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
394 enr · 13.1:1 · 62.7% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Concord Community High School (1,727 students)
Concord South Side Elementary Sch held near 411 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 30.5 → 30.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Concord South Side Elementary Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Concord Commun
Concord Community High School
1,727 students
- Concord Junior
Concord Junior High School
855 students
- Concord Interm
Concord Intermediate School
756 students
- Concord East S 545
Concord East Side Elementary Sch
545 students
- Concord West S 504
Concord West Side Elem School
504 students
- This school 394
Concord South Side Elementary Sch
394 students
What this shows Concord South Side Elementary Sch reports 394 students on the CCD universe file.
How Concord South Side Elementary Sch compares
Concord South Side Elementary Sch 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,779
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
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.
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
District finance for Concord Community Schools reports $11,779 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~394 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 413 (2022-23) → 411 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.