Concord South Side Elementary School

23702 Arlene Ave
Elkhart, IN 46517
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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From Concord South Side Elementary School, "Concord South Side Elementary School serves students in preschool through fourth grade and is part of the Concord Community Schools district."
Serving 394 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Concord South Side Elementary School 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 394 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : Bottom 50% in IN
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : Concord South Side Elementary School serves the southeastern part of Elkhart, IN, covering an area of approximately 6.2 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of about 2 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 2.9 miles at its furthest point.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Concord South Side Elementary School's student population of 394 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
394 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Concord South Side Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Concord South Side Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#1426 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
25-29%
39%
15-19%
41%
15-19%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Hispanic
35%
15%
Black
18%
14%
White
38%
62%
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
62%
0.70
(22-23)
37.6%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Concord South Side Elementary School's ranking?
Concord South Side Elementary School is ranked #1426 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Concord South Side Elementary School often compared to?
Concord South Side Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Concord Ox Bow Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Concord South Side Elementary School?
394 students attend Concord South Side Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Concord South Side Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Concord South Side Elementary School?
Concord South Side Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Concord South Side Elementary School offer ?
Concord South Side Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Concord South Side Elementary School part of?
Concord South Side Elementary School is part of Concord Community Schools.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 394 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : Concord South Side Elementary School serves the southeastern part of Elkhart, IN, covering an area of approximately 6.2 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of about 2 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 2.9 miles at its furthest point.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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