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#388 of 1,823 schools in IN

Top 21% in state

West Goshen Elementary School

Elementary School · Goshen Community Schools · Goshen, IN

A Goshen Community Schools elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

215 Dewey Ave, Goshen, IN 46526

  • Math 45% vs IN 48% (2025)
  • Reading 33% vs IN 41% (2025)
  • 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.9Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.21 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.0Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency45.3% (2025 ILEARN)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32.6% (2025 ILEARN)
Math vs. State Avg-6.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-7.6 pts
Overall Proficiency39% (2025 ILEARN, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)32% (model expectation from 2025 ILEARN)
vs. Expected+6.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile57th
Resources & Environment6.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.8:1
District spending per student$13,439
Chronic Absenteeism14.8%

Students at West Goshen Elementary School score 39% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ILEARN proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency45%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
48%(2025 ILEARN)
ELA Proficiency33%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
41%(2025 ILEARN)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 24 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 39% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
73%
2014
Math
56%
ELA
58%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
37%
2025
Math
45%
ELA
33%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

64%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where West Goshen Elementary School 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 61Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 57Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,708/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Goshen), 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

$65,864

Median home value

$192,900

Median rent

$1,061/mo

College educated

24%

Homeownership

68.8%

Poverty rate

11.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46526; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St John the Evangelist Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition5.8privatePK–60.8 mi125Compare →
Model Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.6K–40.9 mi497Compare →
Chamberlain Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.1K–41.0 mi310Compare →
Parkside Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.4K–41.4 mi303Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Goshen Community Schools

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#5 of 9
District spending per student
$13,439NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

West Goshen Elementary School is listed in Goshen Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About West Goshen Elementary School

West Goshen Elementary School is a public elementary school in Goshen, IN, part of Goshen Community Schools, serving approximately 386 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #388 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about West Goshen Elementary School

What grades does West Goshen Elementary School serve?

West Goshen Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend West Goshen Elementary School?

West Goshen Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 386 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at West Goshen Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at West Goshen Elementary School is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does West Goshen Elementary School rank in IN?

West Goshen Elementary School ranks #388 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is West Goshen Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

West Goshen Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 West Goshen Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, West Goshen Elementary School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is West Goshen Elementary School a charter school?

No, West Goshen Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is West Goshen Elementary School a Title I school?

No, West Goshen Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Goshen Elementary School?

64.0% of students at West Goshen Elementary School 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
Pre-K – 4th
Enrollment
386
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Elkhart County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.8%
Area population (ZIP 46526)
33,527
Area average commute
19.3 min
Area median age
36.5
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 46526; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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