- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Elkhart, IN
Jimtown Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Jimtown Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180042000089
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jimtown Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Indiana schools.
- #4 of 10
- elementary schools in Elkhart · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 41.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Jimtown Elementary School has class sizes larger than 75% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jimtown Elementary School ranks #4 of 10 elementary schools in Elkhart, IN.
School address
District: Baugo Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180042000089 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Jimtown Elementary School held near 396 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.5 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 180042000089 · Elkhart, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
418 enr · 17.4:1 · 41.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Jimtown Intermediate School (580 students)
Jimtown Elementary School held near 396 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.5 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Jimtown Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jimtown Interm
Jimtown Intermediate School
580 students
- Jimtown High S
Jimtown High School
546 students
- This school
Jimtown Elementary School
418 students
- Jimtown Junior
Jimtown Junior High School
305 students
What this shows Jimtown Elementary School reports 418 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jimtown Elementary School compares
Jimtown 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 | 17.4:1 | ▲ 9% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.7% | ▼ 16% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 418 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
418
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 75% in Indiana - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,808
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 418 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.0%
Hispanic or Latino 17.7%
Two or More 8.1%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 72.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.4, Jimtown Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Baugo Community Schools reports $10,808 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jimtown Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jimtown Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jimtown High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jimtown Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jimtown Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- 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
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 (~418 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Jimtown Elementary School
How many students attend Jimtown Elementary School?
Jimtown Elementary School has 418 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Elkhart, IN. CCD year-over-year: 379 (2022-23) → 396 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jimtown Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jimtown Elementary School is 17.4:1, which is 9% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jimtown Elementary School?
41.7% of students at Jimtown Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jimtown Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Jimtown Elementary School is White at 72.0% of enrollment, in Elkhart, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jimtown Elementary School?
Jimtown Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Jimtown Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Elkhart?
By Resource Investment Index, Jimtown Elementary School ranks #4 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 Baugo Community Schools?
Besides Jimtown Elementary School, Baugo Community Schools also operates Jimtown Intermediate School (580 students), Jimtown High School (546 students), and Jimtown Junior High School (305 students). See the Baugo Community Schools district page for the complete list.