- Enrollment
- 1,717
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Goshen, IN
Waterford Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Waterford Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180393000660
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waterford Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Indiana schools.
- #4 of 8
- elementary schools in Goshen · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 52.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Waterford Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waterford Elementary School ranks #4 of 8 elementary schools in Goshen, IN.
School address
District: Goshen Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180393000660 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Waterford Elementary School held near 419 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.4 → 32.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 180393000660 · Goshen, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
400 enr · 13.3:1 · 52.8% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Goshen High School (1,717 students)
Waterford Elementary School held near 419 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.4 → 32.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Waterford Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Goshen High Sc
Goshen High School
1,717 students
- Goshen Junior
Goshen Junior High School
927 students
- Goshen Interme
Goshen Intermediate School
889 students
- Model Elementa 474
Model Elementary School
474 students
- Prairie View E 415
Prairie View Elementary School
415 students
- This school 400
Waterford Elementary School
400 students
What this shows Waterford Elementary School reports 400 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waterford Elementary School compares
Waterford 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 16% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.8% | ▲ 7% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 400 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
400
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 24% in Indiana - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.5%
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
$13,439
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 400 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.0%
White 40.5%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.3, Waterford Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
District finance for Goshen Community Schools reports $13,439 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Waterford Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goshen High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Goshen Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Goshen Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Model Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prairie View Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waterford Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 927
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 889
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Goshen
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Goshen Intermediate School
Standard public school
889 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
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
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
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 (~400 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waterford Elementary School
How many students attend Waterford Elementary School?
Waterford Elementary School has 400 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Goshen, IN. CCD year-over-year: 430 (2022-23) → 419 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waterford Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waterford Elementary School is 13.3:1, which is 16% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 15% 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 Waterford Elementary School?
52.8% of students at Waterford Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waterford Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Waterford Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 55.0% of enrollment, in Goshen, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waterford Elementary School?
Waterford Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Waterford Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Goshen?
By Resource Investment Index, Waterford Elementary School ranks #4 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.
What other schools are in Goshen Community Schools?
Besides Waterford Elementary School, Goshen Community Schools also operates Goshen High School (1,717 students), Goshen Junior High School (927 students), and Goshen Intermediate School (889 students). See the Goshen Community Schools district page for the complete list.