Serving 220 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Elkhart Alternative Education ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 220 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Elkhart Alternative Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Elkhart Alternative Education's student population of 220 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 45% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
220 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Elkhart Alternative Education ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elkhart Alternative Education is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1560 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
19%
14%
Black
24%
13%
White
48%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elkhart Alternative Education's ranking?
Elkhart Alternative Education is ranked #1560 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Elkhart Alternative Education?
220 students attend Elkhart Alternative Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Elkhart Alternative Education students are White, 24% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elkhart Alternative Education?
Elkhart Alternative Education has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Elkhart Alternative Education offer ?
Elkhart Alternative Education offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Elkhart Alternative Education part of?
Elkhart Alternative Education is part of Elkhart Community Schools School District.
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