The top reported proficiency rate is 51% in Math. The lowest is 40% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Concord Ox Bow Elementary School
Concord Ox Bow Elementary School serves kindergarten through fourth grade as a regular public school within Concord Community Schools, located in Elkhart, Indiana. The school sits in the southeastern part of the city, near the boundary with Bristol, in a setting that blends residential streets with the surrounding industrial and agricultural landscape of Elkhart County. Elkhart itself is a mid-sized city known as the RV Capital of the World and a center for musical instrument manufacturing, with a downtown historic district, the Lerner Theatre, and a mix of manufacturing employers that shape the local economy.
The school’s academic performance on Indiana’s ILEARN assessments places it above the midpoint among districts in Elkhart County when looking at overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades. In math, a majority of students met the state’s proficiency benchmarks, a solid result for a school of this size. In English language arts and science, the share of students reaching proficiency was lower, landing roughly in the two‑fifths range. Families considering the school may want to look into how literacy instruction and science learning are supported, especially since early‑grade foundations in reading carry forward into later years. State testing data for the most recent year was available, and participation rates were high, so the results reflect the tested student body.
The student body is diverse. Roughly half the students qualify for free or reduced‑price lunch, a marker of the economic mix that families will encounter. The largest group of students is white, followed by a substantial Hispanic population, with smaller shares of students who are Black, Asian, or of two or more races. Information on students with disabilities and English learners was not available in the data we have, so those figures may be something to discuss directly with the school.
The school is relatively compact for a K–4 building, with a single section per grade based on enrollment counts. This scale means students are likely to be well‑known by staff and families. No data on class sizes, staffing ratios, discipline rates, or course access was provided, so a parent may want to ask about those specifics when visiting.
The surrounding housing market reflects the broader Elkhart area. Typical home values are below both the state and national averages, and rents have been rising. The median household income in the area is close to the national median, though the local unemployment rate has ticked slightly above the national figure in recent months. For families moving to the area, the school sits within a corridor where housing is relatively affordable compared to many parts of Indiana.
Concord Community Schools has been investing in its physical plants. The district completed major capital projects funded by a referendum, with substantial spending on construction and capital outlay in recent years. These facility improvements could affect the learning environment for elementary students, though the specific buildings at Ox Bow were not detailed in the data.
Concord Ox Bow Elementary is a straightforward neighborhood school with math proficiency as a relative bright spot and a diverse student body that reflects the area’s economic and demographic range. The school’s overall academic standing is in the upper half of the county, and the district is actively updating its facilities. Families looking for a small‑scale elementary with a mix of backgrounds and a district that has committed to capital improvements will find a match here, though the ELA and science results are areas worth a closer conversation with school leadership.
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