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5.6 avg / 10

Elkhart Community Schools School District

School District · Elkhart, Indiana

Students: 10,932
Teachers (FTE): 766

Avg Rating

5.6

out of 10

Schools

19

13 elem, 3 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,145

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.3:1

How this district compares

Indiana rank

#222 of 292

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.7

below Indiana avg

Per-pupil spending

$15,145

+$2,783 vs Indiana median

District size

10,932 students

Much larger than Indiana median

About Elkhart Community Schools

Elkhart Community Schools is a Elkhart, Indiana school district serving 19 schools. The district educates 10,932 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.3:1. The district invests $15,145 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.6/10, Elkhart Community Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Riverview Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.

In standardized testing, Elkhart Community Schools students show an average math proficiency of 24.9% and ELA proficiency of 24.6%.

The district includes 13 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Elkhart Community Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 24.9%
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ELA Proficiency 24.6%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Elkhart Community Schools with test data.

District Details

State
Indiana
City
Elkhart
Total Enrollment
10,932
Teachers (FTE)
766
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Elkhart Community Schools?

Elkhart Community Schools has 19 schools in total — 13 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Elkhart Community Schools?

The average composite rating for Elkhart Community Schools is 5.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Elkhart Community Schools?

Elkhart Community Schools spends $15,145 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Elkhart Community Schools?

The average student-teacher ratio in Elkhart Community Schools is 14.3:1.

What is the top-rated school in Elkhart Community Schools?

Riverview Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Elkhart Community Schools with a composite score of 8.2/10.

What are the test scores in Elkhart Community Schools?

Across schools in Elkhart Community Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 24.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 24.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Elkhart Community Schools compare to other districts in Indiana?

Elkhart Community Schools has an average school rating of 5.6/10 across 19 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Indiana by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.6/10
Math Proficiency
24.9%
ELA Proficiency
24.6%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Indiana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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