Serving 273 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Chandler 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 was 30-34% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Chandler Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
273 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1227 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
34%

Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%

Hispanic
56%
15%

Black
4%
13%

White
37%
63%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
43%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chandler Elementary School's ranking?
Chandler Elementary School is ranked #1227 out of 1,763 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Chandler Elementary School?
273 students attend Chandler Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Chandler Elementary School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chandler Elementary School?
Chandler Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Chandler Elementary School offer ?
Chandler Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Chandler Elementary School part of?
Chandler Elementary School is part of Goshen Community Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Chandler Elementary School located?
Chandler Elementary School is located in the Historic Southside neighborhood of Goshen, IN.
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