Elkhart Community Schools

District Overview
Headquartered at 2720 California Road in Elkhart, Indiana, Elkhart Community Schools operates as an active, traditional public school district tailored to the educational needs of a dynamic small-city setting within the Elkhart-Goshen metropolitan area. Providing a continuous learning journey from pre-kindergarten all the way through 12th grade, the district encompasses 19 operational schools. This comprehensive network delivers early childhood, elementary, middle, and high school programs across the region, establishing a stable and accessible academic foundation for local families and students seeking a connected educational experience.

The district serves a vibrant student body of over 10,700 enrolled learners, marked by a rich diversity that includes prominent Hispanic, White, Black, and multiracial student populations. Supporting this expansive student body is an extensive workforce of nearly 3,200 full-time equivalent professionals, including over 1,500 dedicated teachers along with a substantial network of instructional aides and specialized support staff. This strong staffing presence underscores the district's capacity to maintain low student-to-teacher coverage, foster personalized learning environments, and deliver comprehensive operational and academic support across all its facilities.
19
Total Schools
10,714
Total Students
1,533.9
Full-Time Teachers
7.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Elkhart Community Schools
Demographic Student Count
White3,698
Hispanic4,552
Black1,448
Asian108
Two or More897
American Indian10
Pacific Islander1
  • Hispanic
    4,552 (42.5%)
  • White
    3,698 (34.5%)
  • Black
    1,448 (13.5%)
  • Two or More
    897 (8.4%)
  • Asian
    108 (1.0%)
  • American Indian
    10 (0.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.0%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Elkhart Community Schools
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary13
Middle3
High2
Other3
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:19
Students:10,714*
Teachers (FTE):1,533.9*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.0
Schools in Elkhart Community Schools
Found 21 Schools