Serving 557 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Cleveland 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 28% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (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 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 557 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cleveland Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Cleveland Elementary School's student population of 557 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
557 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
Cleveland 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 Cleveland Elementary School is 0.63, which is more 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
#1320 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
13%
15%
Black
18%
13%
White
56%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cleveland Elementary School's ranking?
Cleveland Elementary School is ranked #1320 out of 1,743 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?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Cleveland Elementary School?
557 students attend Cleveland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Cleveland Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cleveland Elementary School?
Cleveland Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cleveland Elementary School offer ?
Cleveland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cleveland Elementary School part of?
Cleveland Elementary School is part of Elkhart Community Schools School District.
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