Concord Community Schools, IN

Original Research by School Decision on Concord Community Schools

Concord Community Schools is a K-12 district in Indiana’s Elkhart County, serving a sizable student population from kindergarten through twelfth grade. The district draws from parts of Elkhart and Goshen, two manufacturing and regional commerce centers in the northern part of the state. Enrollment spans the full age range, with each grade level carrying a similar-size cohort, which gives the district a steady demographic profile.

The student body is diverse. The largest groups are Hispanic students and white students, each making up a substantial share, followed by Black students and students of two or more races, with smaller numbers of Asian and Native American students. Data on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch was not available, so a reader should seek that figure directly from the district to gauge economic need. Special education and English learner counts were also not reported in the data provided.

On state assessments, the district’s results give a mixed picture. In the ILEARN tests for grades three through eight, proficiency rates in math, English/language arts, science, and social studies place Concord Community Schools below the midpoint among Elkhart County’s districts. That means a larger share of students than in many peer districts are scoring below the state’s proficient benchmark. A parent or resident comparing options within the county should look into which elementary and middle schools within the district have stronger or weaker trends, since the district-level average may mask variation across its seven schools.

The district has a high chronic absenteeism rate, which is also below the midpoint in the county comparison—meaning more students are missing school frequently relative to most similar districts. This is a soft spot worth exploring further with the schools, as attendance patterns affect academic continuity and can signal other challenges.

Graduation rate data was not provided in the material available, so that measure cannot be evaluated here. For a district that runs a high school, families would want to see the four-year graduation rate as a basic indicator of how well the district supports students through to completion.

Per-pupil spending is in the middle range among county districts, landing in the upper half. That suggests the district allocates a typical level of resources for the area. The district brief reports that Concord Community Schools completed major capital construction projects funded by a voter referendum, with significant spending on facility improvements in the recent fiscal year. These upgrades shape the learning environment and could be a point of interest for families concerned about building conditions.

Housing in the district’s attendance area spans a range of values. Home prices are generally lower than the state median, with the most affordable properties in parts of Elkhart and higher values in parts of Goshen. Rents have risen noticeably in recent years. The monthly cost to rent is modest relative to typical household income, while buying a home carries a mortgage payment that runs somewhat above the average rent. That dynamic may matter for families deciding whether to buy or rent within the district.

The district runs seven schools: one high school, one junior high, one intermediate school, and four elementary schools. No program offerings or course access data were included, so details on Advanced Placement, dual credit, career-technical education, or specialized academies are not available here. A parent interested in those options should check the district’s website or contact the high school directly.

In sum, Concord Community Schools is a mid-sized, diverse district in Elkhart County with academic results trending below the midpoint of its county peers, elevated chronic absenteeism, and capital improvements underway. It serves families across parts of Elkhart and Goshen with housing that is relatively affordable by state standards. The missing pieces—graduation rate, free-lunch share, and program specifics—are gaps a parent would want to fill before making a placement decision.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

5,288

Grades

KG–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 49%

Black 8%

White 38%

Asian 1%

Two+ 5%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

29%

52%

Gr 4

29%

46%

Gr 5

26%

50%

Gr 6

27%

46%

Gr 7

26%

39%

Gr 8

30%

51%

Math

Gr 3

38%

60%

Gr 4

39%

62%

Gr 5

33%

54%

Gr 6

20%

49%

Gr 7

22%

38%

Gr 8

16%

32%

Science

Gr 4

34%

49%

Gr 6

17%

37%

Social studies

Gr 5

18%

38%

Schools in this District

7 schools are officially reported under this district.

Concord Community High School

Concord East Side Elementary Sch

Concord Junior High School

Concord Ox Bow Elementary School

Concord South Side Elementary Sch

Concord West Side Elem School

Concord Intermediate School

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

1 grade reported

36%

Grades 3-8

English Language Arts

1 grade reported

35%

Grades 3-8

Science

1 grade reported

33%

Grades 3-8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

26%

Grade 5

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$235,393

Year-over-year change+4.8%

Range across 4 ZIP codes$186K to $305K

vs. state typical0.92x

vs. national typical0.64x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (4 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
46517	Elkhart	$241K	+5.3%	52.1%
46516	Elkhart	$186K	+3.6%	28.2%
46528	Goshen	$305K	+5.8%	13.8%
46526	Goshen	$264K	+4.4%	5.8%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,094/mo

Year-over-year change+13.3%

Range across 3 ZIP codes$1,043 to $1,109/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (3 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
46517	Elkhart	$1,109	—	52.1%
46516	Elkhart	$1,076	+13.3%	28.2%
46526	Goshen	$1,043	—	5.8%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,188/mo

Home price / national median income2.8x

Annual rent / national median income15.7%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$94/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$256,584 (+3.0% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

This profile is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information available. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on the school’s website, which may include more recent figures, additional programs, or updated enrollment data.