Enrollment
387
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 180393000661
West Goshen Elementary School — Goshen, IN
Federal NCES profile for West Goshen Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 40/100.
👥 Class size 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 53
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Goshen Community Schools · Indiana
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.8:1
vs 16.1:1 Indiana avg
-27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.0%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Goshen Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
West Goshen Elementary School reports 387 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 21.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 27% below the Indiana state mean of 16.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 26% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 70.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 41% above the Indiana average and 35% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 387 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 18.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Goshen Community Schools spends $15,457 per pupil district-wide, above the Indiana average of $14,559 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 35.3% from local sources (property taxes), 54.2% from the state, and 10.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How West Goshen Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Indiana state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 27% | 16.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.0% | ▲ 41% | 49.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 387 | top 38% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
11.8:1
students per teacher
— 27% below state mean
Top 9% in Indiana — lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
18.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$15,457
per pupil, district-wide
— above Indiana avg of $14,559
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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.
Overview
Enrollment 387 Top 38% in Indiana — larger than 62% of 1,865 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 21.0
Students per teacher 11.8:1 -27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 70.0% +41% vs state
NCES ID 180393000661
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 387:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 18.9%
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Goshen Community Schools, which includes West Goshen Elementary School.
$15,457
Per student
+6%
vs Indiana
Avg $14,559
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 35.3%
State 54.2%
Federal 10.5%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,717
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Enrollment
- 927
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Enrollment
- 889
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
Similar elementary schools in Goshen
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Goshen Intermediate School
Standard public school
889 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Benton Elementary School
Standard public school
481 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Model Elementary School
Standard public school
474 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Waterford Elementary School
Standard public school
400 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elementary School
Standard public school
344 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Chamberlain Elementary School
Standard public school
342 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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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 a elementary school in Goshen, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Goshen Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Goshen Elementary School is 11.8:1, which is 27% lower than the Indiana average of 16.1:1 and 26% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Goshen, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Goshen Elementary School?
West Goshen Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.