Enrollment
504
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.3%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Concord West Side Elem School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Concord West Side Elem School
Concord West Side Elem School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Elkhart, Indiana, enrolling 504 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 71.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 504 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.
Among 370 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #271, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (76%) and White (12%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 504 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.6% 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 West Side Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.3:1 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 West Side Elem School.
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 West Side Elem School compares
Concord West Side Elem School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,154
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 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Concord Community Schools, which includes Concord West Side Elem School.
$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 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
- 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
- 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
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 (~504 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Concord West Side Elem School a good school?
Concord West Side Elem School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. 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 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.
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