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#1166 of 1,823 schools in IN
Concord South Side Elementary Sch
Elementary School · Concord Community Schools · Elkhart, IN
A Concord Community Schools elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
23702 Arlene Ave, Elkhart, IN 46517
- Math 38% vs IN 48% (2025)
- Reading 26% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Concord South Side Elementary Sch score 32% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 32% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
69.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Concord South Side Elementary Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 51Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,615/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Elkhart), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,263
Median home value
$168,500
Median rent
$942/mo
College educated
14.7%
Homeownership
61.4%
Poverty rate
17.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46517; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concord Ox Bow Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–4 | 0.3 mi | 445 | Compare → |
| Elkhart Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 517 | Compare → |
| Concord East Side Elementary SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–4 | 2.2 mi | 546 | Compare → |
| Monger Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–6 | 2.5 mi | 398 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Concord Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #5 of 7
- District spending per student
- $11,779NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Concord South Side Elementary Sch is listed in Concord Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Concord South Side Elementary Sch
Concord South Side Elementary Sch is a public elementary school in Elkhart, IN, part of Concord Community Schools, serving approximately 411 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,166 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Concord South Side Elementary Sch
What grades does Concord South Side Elementary Sch serve?
Concord South Side Elementary Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Concord South Side Elementary Sch?
Concord South Side Elementary Sch has an enrollment of approximately 411 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Concord South Side Elementary Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Concord South Side Elementary Sch is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Concord South Side Elementary Sch rank in IN?
Concord South Side Elementary Sch ranks #1,166 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Concord South Side Elementary Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Concord South Side Elementary Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Concord South Side Elementary Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Concord South Side Elementary Sch has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Concord South Side Elementary Sch a charter school?
No, Concord South Side Elementary Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Concord South Side Elementary Sch a Title I school?
No, Concord South Side Elementary Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Concord South Side Elementary Sch?
69.6% of students at Concord South Side Elementary Sch qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 411
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Elkhart County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.0%
- Phone
- (574) 875-6565
- Area population (ZIP 46517)
- 25,438
- Area average commute
- 19 min
- Area median age
- 35
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46517; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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