- Enrollment
- 3,073
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elkhart, IN
Woodland Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Woodland Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180327000447
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodland Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #9 of 11
- schools in Elkhart · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 64.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodland Elementary School has class sizes larger than 89% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodland Elementary School ranks #9 of 11 schools in Elkhart, IN.
School address
District: Elkhart Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180327000447 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Woodland Elementary School held near 424 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 180327000447 · Elkhart, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
429 enr · 19.5:1 · 64.4% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Elkhart High School (3,073 students)
Woodland Elementary School held near 424 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Woodland Elementary 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
- 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
- This school 429
Woodland Elementary School
429 students
What this shows Woodland Elementary School reports 429 students on the CCD universe file.
How Woodland Elementary School compares
Woodland 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 | 19.5:1 | ▲ 23% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.4% | ▲ 30% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 429 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
429
Bigger than 52% 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
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 89% in Indiana - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
62.2%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 38.9%
White 32.2%
Two or More 14.9%
African American 12.8%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 38.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.6, Woodland Elementary 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 Woodland Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elkhart High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Side Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Side Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Steam Academy | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cleveland Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodland Elementary 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
- 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
Similar other schools in Elkhart
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Roosevelt Steam Academy
Standard public school
531 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Mary Daly Elementary School
Standard public school
476 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Mary Feeser Elementary School
Standard public school
470 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Osolo Elementary School
Standard public school
452 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Riverview Elementary School
Standard public school
439 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Monger Elementary School
Standard public school
394 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~429 students)
Frequently asked questions about Woodland Elementary School
How many students attend Woodland Elementary School?
Woodland Elementary School has 429 students enrolled. It is a public school in Elkhart, IN. CCD year-over-year: 438 (2022-23) → 424 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodland Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodland Elementary School is 19.5:1, which is 23% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Woodland Elementary School?
64.4% of students at Woodland Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodland Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Woodland Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 38.9% of enrollment, in Elkhart, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodland Elementary School?
Woodland Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Woodland Elementary School rank among schools in Elkhart?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodland Elementary School ranks #9 of 11 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 schools in Elkhart on the city page.
What other schools are in Elkhart Community Schools?
Besides Woodland Elementary School, Elkhart Community Schools also operates Elkhart High School (3,073 students), West Side Middle School (569 students), and North Side Middle School (563 students). See the Elkhart Community Schools district page for the complete list.