- Enrollment
- 3,073
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Elkhart, IN
North Side Middle School
Federal NCES profile for North Side Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180327000438
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Side Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #2 of 5
- middle schools in Elkhart · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 64.4%
- free-lunch eligible
North Side Middle School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Side Middle School ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Elkhart, IN.
School address
District: Elkhart Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180327000438 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-65 students YoY
North Side Middle School shrank from 627 students in 2022-23 to 562 in 2023-24 (-10.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 39.5 → 38.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-65 students YoY 180327000438 · Elkhart, IN Middle · MID · TRAD
563 enr · 14.4:1 · 64.4% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Elkhart High School (3,073 students)
North Side Middle School shrank from 627 students in 2022-23 to 562 in 2023-24 (-10.4%). Teacher FTE lost 39.5 → 38.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
North Side Middle 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
- This school 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 North Side Middle School reports 563 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Side Middle School compares
North Side Middle 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.4% | ▲ 30% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 563 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
563
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 39% in Indiana - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
56.1%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 282 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
158
in-school suspensions + 198 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 28.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 63.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 39.6%
Hispanic or Latino 36.1%
African American 14.2%
Two or More 9.2%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 39.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.4, North Side Middle School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
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 North Side Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elkhart High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Side Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Steam Academy | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cleveland Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pinewood Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Side Middle 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
- 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 middle schools in Elkhart
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Concord Junior High School
Standard public school
855 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
West Side Middle School
Standard public school
569 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Pierre Moran Middle School
Standard public school
396 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Jimtown Junior High School
Standard public school
305 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle 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 (~563 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Side Middle School
How many students attend North Side Middle School?
North Side Middle School has 563 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Elkhart, IN. CCD year-over-year: 627 (2022-23) → 562 (2023-24), down 65.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Side Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Side Middle School is 14.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 8% 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 North Side Middle School?
64.4% of students at North Side Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Side Middle School?
The largest demographic group at North Side Middle School is White at 39.6% of enrollment, in Elkhart, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Side Middle School?
North Side Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 North Side Middle School rank among middle schools in Elkhart?
By Resource Investment Index, North Side Middle School ranks #2 of 5 middle 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 middle schools in Elkhart on the city page.
What other schools are in Elkhart Community Schools?
Besides North Side Middle School, Elkhart Community Schools also operates Elkhart High School (3,073 students), West Side Middle School (569 students), and Roosevelt Steam Academy (531 students). See the Elkhart Community Schools district page for the complete list.