Enrollment
580
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Elkhart, IN
Jimtown Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Jimtown Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180042002026
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jimtown Intermediate School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Indiana schools.
- #5 of 10
- elementary schools in Elkhart · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 41.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Jimtown Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 81% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jimtown Intermediate School ranks #5 of 10 elementary schools in Elkhart, IN.
School address
District: Baugo Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180042002026 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.7%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jimtown Intermediate School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jimtown Intermediate School
Jimtown Intermediate School is a mid-sized elementary school in Elkhart, Indiana, enrolling 580 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 580 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 536 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #384, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 580 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Elkhart's elementary schools, it stands alongside Concord Intermediate School (756 students): Jimtown Intermediate School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.1:1 vs 15.1:1).
Baugo Community Schools also operates Jimtown High School (546 students) and Jimtown Elementary School (418 students) alongside Jimtown 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 Jimtown Intermediate School compares
Jimtown 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 14% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.7% | ▼ 16% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 580 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
580
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 81% in Indiana - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,798
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 580 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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
White 72.9%
Hispanic or Latino 17.1%
Two or More 8.1%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 72.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.3, Jimtown Intermediate School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Baugo Community Schools, which includes Jimtown Intermediate School.
$10,798
Per student
-11%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.4%
State 55.5%
Federal 9.1%
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 Jimtown Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jimtown High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jimtown Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jimtown Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jimtown Intermediate 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
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
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
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 (~580 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Jimtown Intermediate School
How many students attend Jimtown Intermediate School?
Jimtown Intermediate School has 580 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Elkhart, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jimtown Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jimtown Intermediate School is 18.1:1, which is 14% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jimtown Intermediate School?
41.7% of students at Jimtown Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jimtown Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Jimtown Intermediate School is White at 72.9% of enrollment, in Elkhart, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jimtown Intermediate School?
Jimtown Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Jimtown Intermediate School rank among elementary schools in Elkhart?
By Resource Investment Index, Jimtown Intermediate School ranks #5 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 Jimtown Intermediate School a good school?
Jimtown Intermediate School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Indiana schools. 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 Baugo Community Schools?
Besides Jimtown Intermediate School, Baugo Community Schools also operates Jimtown High School (546 students), Jimtown Elementary School (418 students), and Jimtown Junior High School (305 students). See the Baugo Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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