Elkhart Community Schools School District
School District · Elkhart, Indiana
Avg Rating
5.0
out of 10
Schools
19
13 elem, 3 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,145
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Avg Rating
5.0
out of 10
Schools
19
13 elem, 3 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,145
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Evaluating Elkhart Community Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Elkhart Community Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Riverview Elementary School
Elkhart · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Roosevelt Steam Academy
Elkhart · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Monger Elementary School
Elkhart · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Indiana rank
#259 of 292
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.3
below Indiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,145
+$2,783 vs Indiana median
District size
10,932 students
Much larger than Indiana median
The short answer
Elkhart Community Schools ranks #259 of 292 Indiana districts by overall school rating. Elkhart Community Schools's schools with real test data average 5.0/10 across 18 schools. Its top-rated schools are Riverview Elementary School (7.9/10), Roosevelt Steam Academy (6.5/10), and Monger Elementary School (6.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.9/10 despite 64% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.9 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Elkhart Community Schools schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Elkhart Community Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (18 of 19). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Riverview Elementary School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Roosevelt Steam Academy | 6.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Monger Elementary School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Eastwood Elementary School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Elkhart High School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Pierre Moran Middle School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Cleveland Elementary School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Osolo Elementary School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Woodland Elementary School | 5.1 / 10 |
| 10 | Elkhart Alternative Education | 4.9 / 10 |
See all 19 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 5.0/10, Elkhart Community Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Riverview Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.
In standardized testing, Elkhart Community Schools students show an average math proficiency of 41.5% and ELA proficiency of 42.1%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Elkhart Community Schools with test data.
Schools in Elkhart Community Schools
19 schools Elementary Schools 13
Middle Schools 3
High Schools 1
Other Schools 2
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 5.0/10. 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 7.9/10.
What are the test scores in Elkhart Community Schools?
Across schools in Elkhart Community Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 41.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 42.1%. 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 5.0/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 41.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 42.1%
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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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