Serving 428 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Eastwood 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 29% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 428 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Eastwood Elementary School serves the northeast part of Elkhart, IN, covering an area of approximately 12.6 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the average distance to the edge of the attendance zone being about 1.8 miles and the furthest point located 3.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Eastwood Elementary School's student population of 428 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
428 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Eastwood 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 Eastwood Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1270 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
27%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
60%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.7%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eastwood Elementary School's ranking?
Eastwood Elementary School is ranked #1270 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Eastwood Elementary School often compared to?
Eastwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riverview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Eastwood Elementary School?
428 students attend Eastwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Eastwood Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Eastwood Elementary School?
Eastwood Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Eastwood Elementary School offer ?
Eastwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Eastwood Elementary School part of?
Eastwood Elementary School is part of Elkhart Community Schools.
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