Below Average
#1422 of 1,823 schools in IN
Elkhart Alternative Education
School · Elkhart Community Schools · Elkhart, IN
An Elkhart Community Schools school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1013 Tipton Street, Elkhart, IN 46516
- Math 1% vs IN 41% (2025)
- Reading 0% vs IN 40% (2025)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Elkhart Alternative Education score 1% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2020, to 0% in 2025, across a 6-year record (2020–2025).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 1% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 9% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 13 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
77.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Elkhart Alternative Education 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 48Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$54,934
Median home value
$150,400
Median rent
$986/mo
College educated
18%
Homeownership
61.6%
Poverty rate
16.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46516; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elkhart Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.2 | PK–12 | 2.8 mi | 517 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Elkhart Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #10 of 18
- District spending per student
- $15,145NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Elkhart Alternative Education is listed in Elkhart Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Elkhart Alternative Education
Elkhart Alternative Education is a public school in Elkhart, IN, part of Elkhart Community Schools, serving approximately 205 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 3.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,422 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 1% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 9% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Elkhart Alternative Education
What grades does Elkhart Alternative Education serve?
Elkhart Alternative Education serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Elkhart Alternative Education?
Elkhart Alternative Education has an enrollment of approximately 205 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elkhart Alternative Education?
The student-teacher ratio at Elkhart Alternative Education is 3.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Elkhart Alternative Education rank in IN?
Elkhart Alternative Education ranks #1,422 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Elkhart Alternative Education's MySchoolScout rating?
Elkhart Alternative Education has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Elkhart Alternative Education?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Elkhart Alternative Education has 1% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 9% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Elkhart Alternative Education a charter school?
No, Elkhart Alternative Education is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Elkhart Alternative Education a Title I school?
No, Elkhart Alternative Education is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elkhart Alternative Education?
77.1% of students at Elkhart Alternative Education 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 205
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 63
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Elkhart County
- Phone
- (574) 295-4903
- Area population (ZIP 46516)
- 31,959
- Area average commute
- 19.3 min
- Area median age
- 36.4
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 46516; 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, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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