- Enrollment
- 3,073
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Elkhart, IN
West Side Middle School
Federal NCES profile for West Side Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180327000445
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Side Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #4 of 5
- middle schools in Elkhart · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 61.7%
- free-lunch eligible
West Side Middle School has class sizes larger than 73% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Side Middle School ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Elkhart, IN.
School address
District: Elkhart Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180327000445 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
West Side Middle School held near 570 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 37.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 180327000445 · Elkhart, IN Middle · MID · TRAD
569 enr · 17.2:1 · 61.7% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Elkhart High School (3,073 students)
West Side Middle School held near 570 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 37.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
West 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
- This school 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
- Pinewood Eleme 503
Pinewood Elementary School
503 students
What this shows West Side Middle School reports 569 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Side Middle School compares
West Side Middle 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 8% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.7% | ▲ 25% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 569 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
569
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 73% in Indiana - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.7%
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 285 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
154
in-school suspensions + 140 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 51.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.8%
Hispanic or Latino 36.0%
African American 13.5%
Two or More 7.7%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 40.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.9, West 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 West Side Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elkhart High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Side Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Steam Academy | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cleveland Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pinewood Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Side Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- 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
North Side Middle School
Standard public school
563 students 14.4:1 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 (~569 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Side Middle School
How many students attend West Side Middle School?
West Side Middle School has 569 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Elkhart, IN. CCD year-over-year: 582 (2022-23) → 570 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Side Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Side Middle School is 17.2:1, which is 8% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Side Middle School?
61.7% of students at West Side Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Side Middle School?
The largest demographic group at West Side Middle School is White at 40.8% of enrollment, in Elkhart, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Side Middle School?
West Side Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Side Middle School rank among middle schools in Elkhart?
By Resource Investment Index, West Side Middle School ranks #4 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 West Side Middle School, Elkhart Community Schools also operates Elkhart High School (3,073 students), North Side Middle School (563 students), and Roosevelt Steam Academy (531 students). See the Elkhart Community Schools district page for the complete list.