- Enrollment
- 1,727
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Elkhart, IN
Concord West Side Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Concord West Side Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180240000274
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Concord West Side Elem School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #10 of 10
- elementary schools in Elkhart · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 71.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Concord West Side Elem School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Concord West Side Elem School ranks #10 of 10 elementary schools in Elkhart, IN.
School address
District: Concord Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180240000274 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Concord West Side Elem School held near 521 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 33.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 180240000274 · Elkhart, IN Elementary · MID · TRAD
504 enr · 16.3:1 · 71.3% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Concord Community High School (1,727 students)
Concord West Side Elem School held near 521 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 33.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Concord West Side Elem School 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
- This school 504
Concord West Side Elem School
504 students
- Concord Ox Bow 431
Concord Ox Bow Elementary School
431 students
What this shows Concord West Side Elem School reports 504 students on the CCD universe file.
How Concord West Side Elem School compares
Concord West Side Elem School 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 3% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.3% | ▲ 44% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 504 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
504
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Indiana - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.6%
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 504 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 76.2%
White 12.1%
African American 6.9%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.8, Concord West Side Elem School is about as mixed as 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 West Side Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concord Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Concord Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Concord Intermediate School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Concord East Side Elementary Sch | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Concord Ox Bow Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Concord West Side Elem School'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
- 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
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
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
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 (~504 students)
Frequently asked questions about Concord West Side Elem School
How many students attend Concord West Side Elem School?
Concord West Side Elem School has 504 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Elkhart, IN. CCD year-over-year: 509 (2022-23) → 521 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Concord West Side Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Concord West Side Elem School is 16.3:1, which is 3% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Concord West Side Elem School?
71.3% of students at Concord West Side Elem School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Concord West Side Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Concord West Side Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 76.2% of enrollment, in Elkhart, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Concord West Side Elem School?
Concord West Side Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 West Side Elem School rank among elementary schools in Elkhart?
By Resource Investment Index, Concord West Side Elem School ranks #10 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 West Side Elem School, 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.