- Enrollment
- 3,073
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Elkhart, IN
Eastwood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Eastwood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180327000427
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eastwood Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #1 of 10
- elementary schools in Elkhart · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- students per teacher
- 36.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Eastwood Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eastwood Elementary School ranks #1 of 10 elementary schools in Elkhart, IN.
School address
District: Elkhart Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180327000427 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Eastwood Elementary School held near 425 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.5 → 29.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 180327000427 · Elkhart, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
428 enr · 16.5:1 · 36.8% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Elkhart High School (3,073 students)
Eastwood Elementary School held near 425 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.5 → 29.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Eastwood Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elkhart High S
Elkhart High School
3,073 students
- West Side Midd 569
West Side Middle School
569 students
- North Side Mid 563
North Side Middle School
563 students
- Roosevelt Stea 531
Roosevelt Steam Academy
531 students
- Cleveland Elem 519
Cleveland Elementary School
519 students
- This school 428
Eastwood Elementary School
428 students
What this shows Eastwood Elementary School reports 428 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eastwood Elementary School compares
Eastwood Elementary 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 | 16.5:1 | ▲ 4% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.8% | ▼ 26% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 428 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
428
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in Indiana - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.7%
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
$15,145
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.0%
Hispanic or Latino 26.9%
Two or More 8.4%
African American 4.0%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 60.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.9, Eastwood Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Elkhart Community Schools reports $15,145 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Eastwood Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elkhart High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Side Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Side Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Steam Academy | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cleveland Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eastwood Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~428 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eastwood Elementary School
How many students attend Eastwood Elementary School?
Eastwood Elementary School has 428 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Elkhart, IN. CCD year-over-year: 435 (2022-23) → 425 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eastwood Elementary School is 16.5:1, which is 4% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eastwood Elementary School?
36.8% of students at Eastwood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eastwood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Eastwood Elementary School is White at 60.0% of enrollment, in Elkhart, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eastwood Elementary School?
Eastwood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Eastwood Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Elkhart?
By Resource Investment Index, Eastwood Elementary School ranks #1 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 Elkhart Community Schools?
Besides Eastwood Elementary School, Elkhart Community Schools also operates Elkhart High School (3,073 students), West Side Middle School (569 students), and North Side Middle School (563 students). See the Elkhart Community Schools district page for the complete list.