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Alumni: what's one memory from Elkhart High School that still sticks with you?
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Enrollment
3,073
High
DISTRICT 560 · STATE 816
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ELKHART COMMUNITY SCHOOLS·NCES 180327002693
Elkhart High School
2608 California Rd, Elkhart, IN 46514 · (574) 262-5600 · Elkhart County
GRADES 09–12HIGH13-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL3,073 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
15.4:1
199 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.2:1 · STATE 16.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
50%
1,542 students
DISTRICT 56% · STATE 50%
Community
5
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 756 | 25% |
| Grade 10 | 796 | 26% |
| Grade 11 | 795 | 26% |
| Grade 12 | 702 | 23% |
| Ungraded | 24 | 1% |
Student demographics
66%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 67% · STATE 57% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Based on grade levels within Elkhart Community Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Elkhart High School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elkhart High School this school | 3,073 | 50.2% | N/A |
| Concord Community High School Elkhart | 1,727 | 54.0% | N/A |
| Jefferson High School Lafayette | 2,042 | 58.0% | N/A |
| Adams High School South Bend | 1,966 | 48.5% | N/A |
| Seymour Senior High School Seymour | 1,729 | 58.6% | N/A |
| Griffth Jr/Sr High School Griffith | 1,112 | 55.9% | 32.6% |
Matched among Indiana high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Elkhart High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Indiana | In Elkhart County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 3,073 | #13 of 392 | #1 of 8 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.4:1 | #217 of 359 | #3 of 8 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 66.1% | #36 of 360 | #1 of 8 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 50.2% | #126 of 373 | #3 of 8 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
3,073
-189 (-6%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
15.4:1
was 17.4:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 3,073 | 199.1 | 15.4:1 | 50% (1,542) |
| 2023-24 | 3,195 | 200.8 | 15.9:1 | 62% (1,990) |
| 2022-23 | 3,325 | 196.5 | 16.9:1 | 63% (2,100) |
| 2020-21 | 3,262 | 187 | 17.4:1 | 49% (1,609) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Elkhart High School.
About Elkhart High School
Elkhart High School operates as a large high school in Elkhart, Indiana. The school teaches grades 9 through 12 and enrolls 3,073 students. That puts enrollment 277% above the 816-student average for high schools in Indiana.
Within Elkhart Community Schools, Elkhart High School is one of 19 schools. The district enrolls 10,640 students.
At Elkhart High School, Hispanic students make up the biggest share, 45%. Smaller groups are 35% White, 13% Black, and 7% multiracial. County-wide, 20% of Elkhart County residents are Hispanic. Its diversity index, the chance that two randomly chosen students belong to different racial or ethnic groups, is 66%.
Classroom staffing at Elkhart High School totals 199.1 full-time-equivalent teachers, and the student-to-teacher ratio is 15.4:1. The average for high schools in Indiana, 16.6:1, is higher. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility at Elkhart High School is about 50%. That is in line with the 51% average for public schools in Elkhart County.
In Elkhart County, the median household earns about $68,561 a year, about 20% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 9%. Across Elkhart County, 60 public schools serve about 33,574 students.
Measured in a straight line, Woodland Elementary School is about 0.3 miles from Elkhart High School. Around the school, at least 8 other public schools are within five miles.
Elkhart High School falls in the City: Small locale category, used for schools inside a principal city with a population under 100,000.
Federal enrollment counts decreased from 3,262 (2020-21) to 3,073 (2024-25). Students per teacher dropped from 17.4 in 2020-21 to 15.4 in 2024-25.
This page is a place to ask questions and share updates about athletics, class schedules, and weather closures at Elkhart High School. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Elkhart County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
207,132
Census ACS
Median income
$68,561
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
20%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
60
33,574 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Elkhart Community Schools
- West Side Middle SchoolMiddle · 569 students
- North Side Middle SchoolMiddle · 563 students
- Roosevelt STEAM AcademyElementary · 531 students
- Cleveland Elementary SchoolElementary · 519 students
- Pinewood Elementary SchoolElementary · 503 students
- Mary Daly Elementary SchoolElementary · 476 students
Other schools in Elkhart
- Concord Community High SchoolHigh · 1,727 students
- Concord Junior High SchoolMiddle · 855 students
- Concord Intermediate SchoolMiddle · 756 students
- Jimtown Intermediate SchoolElementary · 580 students
- West Side Middle SchoolMiddle · 569 students
- North Side Middle SchoolMiddle · 563 students
Other Elkhart High schools
2 other US public schools in 3 states are named Elkhart High. Elkhart High School is the largest of the 3.
- Elkhart High SchoolELKHART, TX · 305 students
- Elkhart HighElkhart, KS · 108 students
Nearby schools
- Woodland Elementary School0.3 mi · 429
- West Side Middle School0.9 mi · 569
- Mary Daly Elementary School1.0 mi · 476
- Cleveland Elementary School2.1 mi · 519
- North Side Middle School2.1 mi · 563
- Beardsley Elementary School2.6 mi · 356
Frequently asked questions
About Elkhart High SchoolHow many students attend Elkhart High School?
Elkhart High School enrolls approximately 3,073 students in grades 09-12.
Is Elkhart High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Elkhart High School is a high school covering grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elkhart High School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Elkhart High School is approximately 15.4:1 (199 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Elkhart High School?
At Elkhart High School, the student body is approximately 35% White, 45% Hispanic, 13% Black, 1% Asian, 7% Two or more.
Is Elkhart High School public or private?
Elkhart High School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Elkhart Community Schools.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.