Elkhart Community Schools School District
School District · Elkhart, Indiana
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
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
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 5.6/10. 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%
Resources
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 methodologyOther School Districts in IN
Compare Elkhart Community Schools with neighboring districts in the state.
- Fort Wayne Community Schools (50)
- Indianapolis Public Schools (48)
- Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp (39)
- South Bend Community School Corp (31)
- Vigo County School Corp (26)
- Monroe County Community Sch Corp (24)
- Hamilton Southeastern Schools (22)
- Perry Township Schools (21)
- Tippecanoe School Corp (20)
- Greater Clark County Schools (18)
- Warrick County School Corp (18)
- Msd Wayne Township (18)
- Bartholomew Con School Corp (17)
- School City of Hammond (17)
- Msd Lawrence Township (17)
- New Albany-floyd Co Con Sch (16)
- Msd Warren Township (16)
- Carmel Clay Schools (15)
- Penn-harris-madison School Corp (15)
- East Allen County Schools (14)
- Kokomo School Corporation (14)
- Michigan City Area Schools (14)
- Msd Washington Township (14)
- Msd Pike Township (13)
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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