- Enrollment
- 1,717
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Goshen, IN
West Goshen Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for West Goshen Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180393000661
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Goshen Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Indiana schools.
- #5 of 8
- elementary schools in Goshen · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 70.0%
- free-lunch eligible
West Goshen Elementary School has class sizes larger than 83% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Goshen Elementary School ranks #5 of 8 elementary schools in Goshen, IN.
School address
District: Goshen Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180393000661 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+139 students YoY
West Goshen Elementary School grew from 247 students in 2022-23 to 386 in 2023-24 (+56.3%).
Teacher FTE added 21.1 → 23.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+139 students YoY 180393000661 · Goshen, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
387 enr · 18.4:1 · 70.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Goshen High School (1,717 students)
West Goshen Elementary School grew from 247 students in 2022-23 to 386 in 2023-24 (+56.3%). Teacher FTE added 21.1 → 23.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
West Goshen 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 387
West Goshen Elementary School
387 students
What this shows West Goshen Elementary School reports 387 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Goshen Elementary School compares
West Goshen Elementary School is a growing 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 16% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.0% | ▲ 41% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 387 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
387
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 83% in Indiana - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 387 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 61.8%
White 27.1%
Two or More 8.0%
African American 2.3%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.8, West Goshen 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 West Goshen Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goshen High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Goshen Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Goshen Intermediate School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Model Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prairie View Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Goshen 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
Waterford Elementary School
Standard public school
400 students 13.3:1 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 (~387 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Goshen Elementary School
How many students attend West Goshen Elementary School?
West Goshen Elementary School has 387 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Goshen, IN. CCD year-over-year: 247 (2022-23) → 386 (2023-24), up 139.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Goshen Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Goshen Elementary School is 18.4:1, which is 16% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Goshen Elementary School?
70.0% of students at West Goshen Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Goshen Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at West Goshen Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 61.8% of enrollment, in Goshen, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Goshen Elementary School?
West Goshen Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 West Goshen Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Goshen?
By Resource Investment Index, West Goshen Elementary School ranks #5 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 West Goshen 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.