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Elkhart Community Schools

Indiana · Public School District
19
Schools
11,200
Students
$15,470
Per-Pupil Spend
+8% nat'l
69.2%
Free Lunch Rate
+17pp vs nat'l
—
Graduation Rate
District Overview

Elkhart Community Schools is a public school district in Indiana serving 11,200 students across 19 schools. It includes 13 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high schools. Per-pupil spending of $15,470 is near the national average for a US public school district. 69% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 38/100.

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All Schools (19)
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
North Side Middle School07–08627
Pierre Moran Middle School07–08459
West Side Middle School07–08582
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Elkhart Area Career Center06–120
Elkhart High School09–123,325
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Elkhart Alternative EducationKG–12182
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,470Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
57%
26%
State
56.8%
Local (property tax)
26.4%
Federal
16.8%

State funding accounts for 57% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
19
Schools
11,200
Students
69%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate—
Opportunity Score38/100
StateIndiana →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 19 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
69% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Elkhart Community Schools?
Elkhart Community Schools has 19 public schools, serving a total of 11,200 students.
How much does Elkhart Community Schools spend per student?
Elkhart Community Schools spends $15,470 per pupil — 8% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Elkhart Community Schools?
69% of students in Elkhart Community Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Elkhart Community Schools?
No, Elkhart Community Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Elkhart Community Schools serve?
Elkhart Community Schools serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Elkhart Community Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Elkhart Community Schools is 38/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.