Eastwood Elementary School serves 452 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Eastwood Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 452 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Eastwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Eastwood Elementary School's student population of 452 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 60% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
452 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Eastwood Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Eastwood Elementary School is 0.49, which is less 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
#1144 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
16%
13%
Black
4%
13%
White
69%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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 #1144 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?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Eastwood Elementary School?
452 students attend Eastwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Eastwood Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 10% 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 11:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What grades does Eastwood Elementary School offer ?
Eastwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Eastwood Elementary School part of?
Eastwood Elementary School is part of Elkhart Community Schools School District.
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