Serving 182 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 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 182 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- 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
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Elkhart Alternative Education's student population of 182 students has declined by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
182 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Elkhart Alternative Education ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elkhart Alternative Education is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1738 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
22%
14%
Black
25%
13%
White
45%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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 #1738 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Elkhart Alternative Education?
182 students attend Elkhart Alternative Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Elkhart Alternative Education students are White, 25% of students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, and 8% 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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