Chandler Elementary School

273 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Chandler Elementary School, located at 419 S 8th St in Goshen, Indiana, is a central part of the Goshen Community Schools district. Serving a diverse population of young learners, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive educational environment. The campus focuses on building a strong academic foundation for students in the primary grades, emphasizing literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development to prepare children for their future educational journeys.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Chandler Elementary is known for its commitment to community engagement and the holistic development of its students. The school encourages active parental involvement and works to create a collaborative culture where teachers, staff, and families work together to ensure student success. By providing a safe, nurturing space for students to grow, Chandler Elementary strives to instill a lifelong love of learning and a sense of belonging within the Goshen community.

273

Total Students

18.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chandler Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	101
Hispanic	152
Black	12
Two or More	7
American Indian	1

Hispanic
152 (55.7 %)
White
101 (37.0 %)
Black
12 (4.4 %)
Two or More
7 (2.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Goshen Community Schools
Phone:	(574)533-5085
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	273
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 59

Kindergarten 46

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 37