- Enrollment
- 3,073
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elkhart, IN
Mary Beck Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mary Beck Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180327000434
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mary Beck Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #11 of 11
- schools in Elkhart · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 84.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Mary Beck Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mary Beck Elementary School ranks #11 of 11 schools in Elkhart, IN.
School address
District: Elkhart Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180327000434 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Mary Beck Elementary School shrank from 384 students in 2022-23 to 355 in 2023-24 (-7.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 180327000434 · Elkhart, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
385 enr · 15.4:1 · 84.4% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Elkhart High School (3,073 students)
Mary Beck Elementary School shrank from 384 students in 2022-23 to 355 in 2023-24 (-7.6%). Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Mary Beck 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 385
Mary Beck Elementary School
385 students
What this shows Mary Beck Elementary School reports 385 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mary Beck Elementary School compares
Mary Beck Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.4% | ▲ 71% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 385 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
385
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 52% in Indiana - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.3%
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
3
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.7%
African American 22.6%
White 10.4%
Two or More 7.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.6, Mary Beck Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
District finance for Elkhart Community Schools reports $15,145 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mary Beck Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elkhart High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Side Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Side Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Steam Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cleveland Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mary Beck 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 other schools in Elkhart
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Roosevelt Steam Academy
Standard public school
531 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Mary Daly Elementary School
Standard public school
476 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Mary Feeser Elementary School
Standard public school
470 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Osolo Elementary School
Standard public school
452 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Riverview Elementary School
Standard public school
439 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Woodland Elementary School
Standard public school
429 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~385 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mary Beck Elementary School
How many students attend Mary Beck Elementary School?
Mary Beck Elementary School has 385 students enrolled. It is a public school in Elkhart, IN. CCD year-over-year: 384 (2022-23) → 355 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary Beck Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary Beck Elementary School is 15.4:1, which is 3% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 2% 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 Mary Beck Elementary School?
84.4% of students at Mary Beck Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mary Beck Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mary Beck Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 59.7% of enrollment, in Elkhart, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mary Beck Elementary School?
Mary Beck Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 Mary Beck Elementary School rank among schools in Elkhart?
By Resource Investment Index, Mary Beck Elementary School ranks #11 of 11 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 schools in Elkhart on the city page.
What other schools are in Elkhart Community Schools?
Besides Mary Beck 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.