Cleveland Elementary School

519 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Cleveland Elementary School is a public school located in Elkhart, Indiana, and is part of the Elkhart Community Schools district. Serving students in the northern region of the district, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic environment that emphasizes core curriculum standards, literacy, and numeracy. Like other schools within the Elkhart system, Cleveland Elementary is dedicated to fostering a supportive community where students can develop their social and academic skills in preparation for middle school.

The school is noted for its focus on student engagement and its commitment to the success of its diverse student body. By utilizing various instructional strategies and resources provided by the district, Cleveland Elementary aims to create an inclusive atmosphere that encourages character development alongside traditional classroom learning. Its location on County Road 1 places it as a key educational hub for local families, serving as a pillar for community involvement and student growth within the Elkhart area.

519

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cleveland Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	276
Hispanic	78
Black	96
Asian	5
Two or More	64

White
276 (53.2%)
Black
96 (18.5%)
Hispanic
78 (15.0%)
Two or More
64 (12.3%)
Asian
5 (1.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Elkhart Community Schools
Phone:	(574)262-5580
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	519
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	255
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 66

Grade 1 94

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 70

Grade 6 59