Enrollment
889
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Goshen, IN
Goshen Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Goshen Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180393002714
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Goshen Intermediate School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #8 of 8
- elementary schools in Goshen · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 57.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Goshen Intermediate School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Goshen Intermediate School ranks #8 of 8 elementary schools in Goshen, IN.
School address
District: Goshen Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180393002714 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
59.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.9%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Goshen Intermediate School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Goshen Intermediate School
Goshen Intermediate School is a higher-need, large elementary school in Goshen, Indiana, enrolling 889 students.
At 15.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Indiana median, within a few percentage points of the 15.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 57.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Indiana, bigger than 90% of state schools at 889 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 1,862 Indiana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 231 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #215, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (56%) and White (36%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 356 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Goshen's elementary schools, it stands alongside Benton Elementary School (481 students): Goshen Intermediate School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.1:1 vs 17.2:1).
Goshen Community Schools also operates Goshen High School (1,717 students) and Goshen Junior High School (927 students) alongside Goshen Intermediate 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 Goshen Intermediate School compares
Goshen Intermediate 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 5% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.9% | ▲ 17% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 889 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
889
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
57.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 47% in Indiana - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.0%
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
$12,952
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 356 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 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 55.9%
White 35.7%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 3.1%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.8, Goshen Intermediate School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Goshen Community Schools, which includes Goshen Intermediate School.
$12,952
Per student
+7%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.3%
State 54.2%
Federal 10.5%
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 Goshen Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goshen High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Goshen Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Model Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prairie View Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waterford Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Goshen Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,717
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 927
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Goshen
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Benton Elementary School
Standard public school
481 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Model Elementary School
Standard public school
474 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Waterford Elementary School
Standard public school
400 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
West Goshen Elementary School
Standard public school
387 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elementary School
Standard public school
344 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Chamberlain Elementary School
Standard public school
342 students 17.1:1 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 (~889 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Goshen Intermediate School
How many students attend Goshen Intermediate School?
Goshen Intermediate School has 889 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Goshen, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Goshen Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Goshen Intermediate School is 15.1:1, which is 5% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 4% 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 Goshen Intermediate School?
57.9% of students at Goshen Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Goshen Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Goshen Intermediate School is Hispanic or Latino at 55.9% of enrollment, in Goshen, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Goshen Intermediate School?
Goshen Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Goshen Intermediate School rank among elementary schools in Goshen?
By Resource Investment Index, Goshen Intermediate School ranks #8 of 8 elementary schools in Goshen, 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 Goshen on the city page.
Is Goshen Intermediate School a good school?
Goshen Intermediate School earns 26/100 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 Goshen Community Schools?
Besides Goshen Intermediate School, Goshen Community Schools also operates Goshen High School (1,717 students), Goshen Junior High School (927 students), and Model Elementary School (474 students). See the Goshen Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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