Elkhart Alternative Education
182 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
Elkhart Alternative Education, located at 1013 Tipton Street in Elkhart, Indiana, serves as a specialized academic environment designed to support students who may not thrive in a traditional classroom setting. The school focuses on providing a flexible, structured, and personalized educational approach to help students overcome barriers to learning, regain academic credit, and ultimately work toward earning their high school diplomas. By offering a smaller, more intimate learning community, the school emphasizes a supportive atmosphere where educators can address the unique social, emotional, and academic needs of each individual student.
Beyond standard academics, Elkhart Alternative Education prioritizes the development of essential life skills and behavioral growth to prepare students for post-secondary success. The staff works closely with students to create individualized graduation plans, ensuring that those who have fallen behind have a clear, attainable path to completion. By fostering a culture of accountability and resilience, the program serves as a vital resource for the Elkhart community, providing a second chance for students to achieve their educational goals in a setting that values progress and personal development.
Beyond standard academics, Elkhart Alternative Education prioritizes the development of essential life skills and behavioral growth to prepare students for post-secondary success. The staff works closely with students to create individualized graduation plans, ensuring that those who have fallen behind have a clear, attainable path to completion. By fostering a culture of accountability and resilience, the program serves as a vital resource for the Elkhart community, providing a second chance for students to achieve their educational goals in a setting that values progress and personal development.
182
Total Students
27.3
Full-Time Teachers
6.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 82 |
| Hispanic | 40 |
| Black | 46 |
| Two or More | 14 |
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White82 (45.1 %)
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Black46 (25.3 %)
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Hispanic40 (22.0 %)
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Two or More14 (7.7 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Other |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | N/A |
| Shared Time Status: | N/A |
| District: | Elkhart Community Schools |
| Phone: | (574)295-4903 |
| Grade Range: | K - 12th |
| Total Students: | 182 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 27.3 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 6.7 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | N/A |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | N/A |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | N/A |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
1
Grade 1
3
Grade 2
7
Grade 3
4
Grade 4
3
Grade 5
3
Grade 6
8
Grade 7
2
Grade 8
5
Grade 9
23
Grade 10
26
Grade 11
38
Grade 12
59
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 1 |
| Grade 1 | 3 |
| Grade 2 | 7 |
| Grade 3 | 4 |
| Grade 4 | 3 |
| Grade 5 | 3 |
| Grade 6 | 8 |
| Grade 7 | 2 |
| Grade 8 | 5 |
| Grade 9 | 23 |
| Grade 10 | 26 |
| Grade 11 | 38 |
| Grade 12 | 59 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 66 | 36.3% |
| Male | 116 | 63.7% |
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