- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Elkhart, IN
Elkhart High School
Federal NCES profile for Elkhart High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180327002693
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elkhart High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also one of the largest schools in Indiana.
- #1 of 4
- high schools in Elkhart · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 56.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Elkhart High School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elkhart High School ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Elkhart, IN.
School address
District: Elkhart Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180327002693 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-130 students YoY
Elkhart High School held near 3,195 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-130 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 196.5 → 200.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-130 students YoY 180327002693 · Elkhart, IN High · LARGE · TRAD
3,073 enr · 15.7:1 · 56.1% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: West Side Middle School (569 students)
Elkhart High School held near 3,195 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-130 headcount). Teacher FTE added 196.5 → 200.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Elkhart High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Pinewood Eleme 503
Pinewood Elementary School
503 students
What this shows Elkhart High School reports 3,073 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elkhart High School compares
Elkhart High 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 | 15.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.1% | ▲ 13% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,073 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
3,073
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in Indiana - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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
Counselors12.2 FTE
Per 252 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
439
in-school suspensions + 384 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.5%
White 34.6%
African American 12.7%
Two or More 6.7%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.1, Elkhart High School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
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 Elkhart High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Side Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Side Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Steam Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cleveland Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pinewood Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elkhart High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar high schools in Elkhart
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~3,073 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elkhart High School
How many students attend Elkhart High School?
Elkhart High School has 3,073 students enrolled. It is a high school in Elkhart, IN. CCD year-over-year: 3,325 (2022-23) → 3,195 (2023-24), nearly flat (-130).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elkhart High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elkhart High School is 15.7:1, which is 1% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 0% higher 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 Elkhart High School?
56.1% of students at Elkhart High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elkhart High School?
The largest demographic group at Elkhart High School is Hispanic or Latino at 44.5% of enrollment, in Elkhart, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elkhart High School?
Elkhart High School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Elkhart High School rank among high schools in Elkhart?
By Resource Investment Index, Elkhart High School ranks #1 of 4 high 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 high schools in Elkhart on the city page.
What other schools are in Elkhart Community Schools?
Besides Elkhart High School, Elkhart Community Schools also operates West Side Middle School (569 students), North Side Middle School (563 students), and Roosevelt Steam Academy (531 students). See the Elkhart Community Schools district page for the complete list.